Are Different Length Spring Equalizers Normal on a Triple Axle Trailer?

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I need to replace my spring equalizers. I have a three axle toy hauler. I have measured them and the front ones are longer than the rear ones. Is that normal?

asked by: Steven R

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Expert Reply:

I spoke with a representative of Dexter Axle, who told me that it is perfectly normal for the front and rear equalizers to be different lengths. I've added a link which shows you each of our triple axle equalizers, as well as a a link to a help article which you may find useful.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 is designed for 33 inch axle spacing. To add your third axle, you cannot simply add a hanger spring and axle. You can keep your 35 inch spacing but you will need to relocate your hangers. I've…

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Answer 2

Determining the location of the axles on your triple axle trailer can be difficult, but basically you want to locate the axles so that the tongue weight of the trailer is 10 percent of the total trailer. I attached a picture that details the process.…

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Answer 3

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 4

In the image with the suspension setup the equalizer #TREQ105 is placed between the front and second axles. Just like you have on your trailer. The front of the equalizer connects to the spring using a shackle strap and the rear is connected directly…

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The hangers of the part #APTT3 that you referenced are different heights because the center hangers attach to equalizers which then attach to shackles and then finally to the leaf springs. Since there are several components in this arrangement a…

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Answer 6

The taller hangers are likely causing additional suspension travel which is causing the tires to rub. It is something that will need to be corrected. First, the new equalizers you installed are shorter than the originals. If you do not compensate for…

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Answer 7

I have attached a drawing of a typical triple-axle setup you can check out. I have noted the locations you would install the #LC281288 kit shackles, bolts, sleeves, and nuts. As you can see, one of the equalizers does not use a replacement set of…

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Answer 8

It is always good practice to have at least 2 inches of space between your tires whether it is a tandem or triple axle trailer. The 2-1/2 inches that you have between your tires should be enough for you to travel safely. There isn't really a hard…

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Answer 9

Yes the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit #K71-657-00 definitely is a fit for your trailer based on the axle spacing and the shackle dimensions you listed.

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Answer 10

When changing the size of the equalizer that is on a trailer, this will affect the size of hangers needed or the spacing of the hangers. For example, if you were to go with an equalizer that is one inch taller, you could keep the center hanger the…

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Answer 11

Since the left to right distance between your current equalizer holes is 8 and 7-1/4 inches the triple axle kit part ##K71-657-00 will fit since that's compatible with what this is designed to fit.

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Answer 12

The Dexter EZ Flex suspension system #K71-657-00 will fit in place of equalizers that are 7-1/4 to 8-1/4 inches long. The length is measured from the center of one hole to the center of the other hole. Measure the length of your equalizers to…

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