Weight Capacity of the Equalizer part # TREQE1

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We have a 10,000 gvw trailer. We need to verify the load rating for the equalizer part # TREQE1.

asked by: Jeremiah C

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The equalizer part # TREQE1 is designed for use on trailers with tandem, 2,000-lb to 7,000-lb axles.

This would work fine with a 10k trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To determine if the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit #K71-359-00 will work with the current suspension on your 2003 Carson trailer you will simply need to measure your equalizers and shackle straps that you have on them right now. The equalizers…

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Answer 2

The spring seat dimension will depend on the width of the trailer frame that the leaf springs would mount to. So typically from center of frame channel to center of the other side is the leaf spring seat to seat dimension you'd need for the…

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Answer 3

Tot get your equalizer to sit level you basically just need to go with a slightly shorter one (measured from left to right). So what I would recommend is measure the length of what you have and then go with one shorter. Looking at your picture I…

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Answer 4

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 5

The easiest way to determine the correct replacement parts for your trailer's suspension is by simply measuring its existing components. Looking at one of your current equalizers, you will want to measure from the center of the front hole to the…

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Answer 6

Since suspension components use lock nuts on the ends of the shackle bolts and the bolts need to be able to allow movement you actually don't want to torque down the bolts at all. You want to snug them up so that there's no lateral play but…

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Answer 7

Unless your hangers are in bad shape and needing to be replaced, you will be fine just replacing the equalizers. Since your current equalizers are 6-1/4" on center of the lower two holes the Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye…

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There should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. The first thing you should make sure of is that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at…

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Answer 9

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. Basically for the middle bolt there should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. Tightening the shackle bolts too much will squeeze the shackle straps against the leaf springs…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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