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Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs

Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs

Item # K71-657-00
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Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your triple-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength. Great Prices for the best trailer suspension parts from Dexter. Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs part number K71-657-00 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Dexter Trailer Suspension Parts - K71-657-00

  • Equalizer Upgrade Kit
  • Boat Trailer
  • Camper
  • Car Hauler
  • Snowmobile Trailer
  • Utility Trailer
  • Double Eye Springs
  • 7-3/4 Inch Long
  • Triple Axle
  • Dexter

Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your triple-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength.


Features:

  • E-Z flex suspension kit upgrades your equalizers for a smoother ride
  • Cushioned equalizers replace the cast equalizers that come standard on your trailer
    • Rubber core minimizes chucking (back-and-forth movement) and helps to absorb road shock
  • Bronze finish resists corrosion
  • Wet bolts have built-in grease zerks
    • Fast, easy lubrication helps keep moving parts functioning at their best
  • Heavy-duty shackles provide strong hold while allowing suspension to flex
  • Strong steel construction ensures durability
  • Kit includes:
    • 2 Long E-Z flex equalizer assemblies
    • 2 Short E-Z flex equalizer assemblies
    • 12 Shackle strap assemblies - shackle straps with wet bolts
    • 12 Bronze bushings
    • 4 Press bolts
    • 18 Flange nuts
    • 4 Hex locking nuts


Specs:

  • Application: triple-axle trailers with double-eye leaf springs
  • Axle capacity: 8,000 lbs
  • Axle spacing: 35"
  • Long equalizer dimensions:
    • Distance between outer shackle bolt holes (center on center): 7-3/4"
    • Distance between hanger bolt hole and Side A shackle bolt hole (center on center): 3-3/4"
    • Distance between hanger bolt hole and Side B shackle bolt hole (center on center): 4-5/8"
    • Height of side bolt hole to hanger bolt hole: 3"
  • Short equalizer dimensions:
    • Distance between outer shackle bolt holes (center on center): 7-3/4"
    • Distance between hanger bolt hole and shackle bolt hole (center on center): 3-7/8"
    • Height of side bolt hole to hanger bolt hole: 2-7/8"
  • Shackle strap length: 2-1/4" from center hole to center hole
  • Bolt hole diameter: 9/16"
  • 5-Year limited warranty


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K71-657-06 Dexter Axle Heavy Duty E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs

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Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 8,000 lbs - K71-657-00

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (484 Customer Reviews)

Replace your standard equalizers with these shock-absorbing E-Z Flex units to get a smooth ride for your triple-axle trailer. Equalizers with rubber cores absorb road shock for a smooth ride. Heavy-duty shackle straps ensure strength.

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Have not installed them yet. They seem to be much better quality than the Equa-flex that came on the 5th wheel. Very happy with E-TRAILER and their knowledgeable staff.

Robert T.

5/17/2024

These are so much better than the Equaflex that came on the trailer. Much better quality and heavier duty. Installation was pretty easy with the right tools.



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Sent wrong product have welder scheduled based on package arrival e trailer only willing to ship out correct package with regular shipping. No interest in making the mistake right. I'm no longer interested in doing business with company with such low regard for customers and their situation.



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Great quality nice to have grease fittings it is a process getting to all the fittings though when you do grease it.



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The shipping was fast and the kit was complete. Installation was simple and fairly easy. Yes it did take a full dayto do the installation, but the end result was worth it. The coach rides smoother with less thumping. There is a noticeably less porpoise action when hitting road bumps. There is less side slip when passing other large vehicles since the suspension is stiffer. Seems to hold the line straighter.



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I have not been home yet to inspect the merchandise in the package, but this is how the package was delivered to my house this morning.



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My 10 year old Toy Hauler was in need of some TLC. I dry camp 98% of the time. Traveling down very dusty and bumpy roads. The factory equalizers had plastic bushings that had failed. The Dexter Ez-Flex came with new bronze bushings and all of the hard-ware. It took me and a friend approximately 5 hours to install these. I have only pulled the trailer once since the install, but I could notice a difference right away. I like the fact that there are bronze bushing and I am able to grease them myself. I highly recommend this product if you do a lot of dry camping and going down rough dirt roads. I should not have any other problem with my load equalizers.
The staff at etrailer was very helpful Rick S. and Michelle S. keep me informed each step along the way. This is the second big purchase I have made with etrailer and I highly recommend them and will use them again.
Thank You



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All together this is a great upgrade and the components themselves fit well and as described. Only 3 stars on the review though and here's why.
First, the items were very poorly packaged and several of the linkage bolts had protruded through the packaging and were damaged. About an extra hour and a few specialty tools were required to file and re-tap the threads, luckily I have easy access to the tools.
Second, the kit contained too many center equalizer mount bolts and too few outer wet bolts. I was again lucky that this didn't cause a big set back as I had kept extra wet bolts from a past trailer repair and had them on hand.
Although having nothing to due with the kit itself but due to the design of the front equalizer, I encountered clearance issues on the middle hangers. The hangers on my 09 WW LE3305 have gussets welded inside of them from the factory which had to be clearance to clear the zerk fittings. I also had to modify the hanger for the front equalizer to allow clearance when mounting the hanger in the upper hole, I believe it may have been okay in the lower hole without modification.
Overall I am happy with the product and the excellent service that etrailer provides.



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great products.



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It’s the best set up in my opinion if you don’t have slipper springs. E trailer came Thur again, only minor delays in shipping which was beyond anybody ‘s control. Price was way cheaper than anyone else, period. No, there no paid endorsement here, they earned it.



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I installed this on a 2008 KZ Sportsman New Vision 40P Toy Hauler. Triple axle. We noticed a difference in the bounce on our trailer right away. Rear part of my trailer always gets bounced more than the rest of the trailer. Not so much now. Yes I would recommend this suspension upgrade especially on triple axle trailers. When I removed my old equalizers the holes were oblong instead of round where they bolted to the frame.



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This is an excellent upgrade from what came stock on the trailer. It is heavy duty, rides great and is very well made. I will be upgraded my other trailer with this kit soon.
My only complaint is with the packaging. It was damaged in shipping and missing two straps, etrailer sent two replacements out right away. The smaller parts need to be put in a separate box or something.



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This system made my 30' three axel equipment trailer ride like a Cadillac! Its so smooth when empty I almost forget I'm towing it. With a 13,000 lb excavator on it it's smooth as silk.
I'd recommend this system to everyone who has a trailer.



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This kit was easy to install and is very high quality. There were a few small parts missing but I called and received the parts within a couple of days. Excellent customer service

Rick

11/18/2022

Works perfectly. The quality is 10 times better than the junk it replaced.



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Good price & service



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The product is sturdy and built well. I already had prior experience with Dexter parts and these are manufactured with the same high quality. The instructions were easy to understand, and the Install Video that e-trailer had was EXTREMELY helpful. My installation went perfect and I had no issues. I road checked after and it felt smoother. Headed out this week for a 300 mile trip! Thank you e-trailer!



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Happy with it made a difference in how trailer handles. Did have a few problems with installing but that was due to me and not the product.



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Product is very robust. It arrived very quickly-I was surprised. All parts were present and instructions, even for me, were clear and adequate.etrailer you're awesome!



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So far it's working great. The ride is much smoother.



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William

8/3/2022

GREAT...Wish all trailer mfgs would used this product when building their trailers... THANK YOU



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Arrived in timely manner, exactly what I needed. These are much better quality than what came on the RV.



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Rides better and still going strong



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Product was as advertised - easy shipping. Thank you!



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I recieved the parts much quicker than expected. Great place to work with.



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It looks great, all pieces are there.



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Shipped on time, packaged good.


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