How Often Do You Need To Check Torque On The Bolts Of The Equa-Flex System?

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Wet bolts. Do those bolts need to be torqued after a few hundred miles of service?

asked by: Darold D

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Helpful Expert Reply:

On the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers- Double Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 6K to 8K, # LC279688, you asked about needs to be checked for torque every year or every 12,000 miles.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk #126B2 and Bronze Bushing #D014-077-00 can be used to replace the wet bolts that are frozen on your 2020 Grand Design Momentum 351M. The wet bolts on the Momentum were most likely not serviced…

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Answer 2

Both the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers - Double Eye Springs like #LC279687 and the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System like the #K71-653-00 will provide an upgrade over the standard cast equalizers that most likely came on your trailer.…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for your 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376th, but there is a not a SuperSprings or Sumo Springs product designed for this application. The best solution to improve the handling and reduce chucking and porpoising on your trailer is…

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Answer 4

The only solution that is going to allow your trailer to be towed level is going to be to lift the trailer as it sounds like your truck sits pretty high up. You will have to have your Trailair inflated to the inflation point that is designated on the…

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Answer 5

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 6

Trailer leaf spring suspension needs to have some ability to move otherwise it won't work. This is why when you install kits like the #MR58ZR there will be some play to allow the suspension to function and move.

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Answer 7

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

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Answer 11

You will definitely want to go with the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740 over the MORryde as the Road Armor has more travel and will provide a smoother ride. Then, in regards to shackle straps I'm not sure what you mean by which…

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Answer 12

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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