How Is Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit Installed
Question:
After a career in the aftermarket I thought I was street savvy but Ive purchased and read the instructions for the K71-385-00 Overslung/underslung kit... For the life of me I cant visualize the assembly of these parts.... I looked at yours and Dexters Web site... Can see a photo of this installed... I dont understand the long adjusting nuts... do you have a photo of this kit installed so I get a better idea... ALSO Im using Mozilla Firefox and when I put K71-385-00 into your search engine... I get a reply of no item/part number found... yet if I look this up the long way... it turns up just fine... is this my browser or your search engine thats at fault... you actually have several variations of the kit listed but none like to the kit.. Thanks...
asked by: Jim G
Expert Reply:
I have attached a drawing that shows how the over/under kit # K71-385-00 is installed. As you can see, the U-bolts are placed on either side of the spring seats you have on your axle. In the instructions it states the new spring seat should be tack welded to the axle. It would be better if you had a professional do a complete weld of the springs seat.
The long nuts are in the kit are adjustment nuts and used like you can see in the attached photo. You can place them between the old spring seat and the new one and tighten the U-bolt down so the kit does not twist and stays level when installed. The # K71-385-00 is for 3-inch axles and part # K71-384-00 is for 2-3/8 inch axles.
As far as the website and search engine, I cannot say why you are having trouble when searching our site.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
- Single Axle
- Dexter
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Search Results: receiver tube
- Shop: Buyers Products Coupler w/ 5-Position Adjustable Channel - Weld-On - 2-5/16" Ball - 15,000 lbs
- Shop: Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Shop: 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Video: Buyers Products Adjustable Trailer Coupler - Coupler with Bracket - 3370091555 Review
- Shop: Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs
- Shop: Center Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 5-7/16" Tall - 3/4" Bolt Hole
- Shop: Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs
- Shop: Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 4-1/2" Center
- Q&A: Recommendations for 5th Wheel Trailer That Rides Nose High
- Q&A: 5th Wheel Trailer Rides High In Front Even with Hitch Set Low and Pin Box Set High
- Search Results: torsion axle
- Q&A: 5th Wheel Trailer Rides too High in the Front when Coupled to a 2012 Ram 2500
- Q&A: Lug Nut Torque Chart for Trailer Wheels
- Search Results: 25580
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Q&A: How to Raise a 5th Wheel Trailer so it Rides Level
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Search Results: equalizer
- Search Results: leaf spring
- Q&A: How to Determine Hanger Spacing for Tandem Axle Trailer Suspension with 26 Inch Springs
- Video: Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Installation
- Article: Trailer Tire Sizing
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: l44649
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Search Results: l68149
on Trailer Suspension Parts
