Will Shocks on Trailer Still Fit the Same w/Torflex Lift Kit - 3-1/8" Lift K71-725-02 Installed

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Hello. I am interested in the 3-1/8inch lift for my torsion axles. Does this kit affect the mounting in the shocks? Will they still fit okay? Thank you!

asked by: Dominic

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Because you would be increasing the distance from the frame to the axle when using Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 3-1/8" Lift Item # K71-725-02 it would affect the fit of the shocks on your trailer. You will either have to relocate where the shock mounting brackets are, if possible, in order to prevent the shocks from over extending or replace the shocks with longer ones to compensate for the increased frame to axle spacing.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The 7.00-15LT tires you have on your 1978 Avion trailer have a 29.4" diameter, have a load range that should be in the 2,400 lb vicinity and fit wheels that are 5", 5-1/2" and 6". For comparable tires I recommend going with a…

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Answer 2

I sent your axle info to Dexter and they were able to determine that you have a set of 7k Dexter Torflex axles so the correct lift you need is the part #K71-725-02 which will give you a lift of 3-1/8 inches.

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Answer 3

I may have a solution for you, however we do not currently have any standard, universal spacer blocks available that can be used to lift your trailer. We do have some custom lift kits available, depending on the type of Dexter axles you have on the…

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Answer 4

You'd have to measure the height of the brackets that your current axles are attached. The Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02 can't attach to brackets that are taller than 3 inches.

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Answer 5

I have the correct kit for you! The SLR P-15 unfortunately does not designate the particular model Dexter Torflex axle you have. However, given the 7,000 pound weight capacity of your axles, you either have the tandem Torflex #12, #12T, or #12V…

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Answer 6

For the Dexter Torflex torsion-type trailer axle on your Palomino pop-up the lift kits available are excluded from use due to the axles having top-mount brackets. These kits, as you noted, work only with side-mounted axles. We do not sell Torsion…

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Answer 7

I spoke to my contact at Dexter Axle and he said the reason that the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 3-1/8" Lift #K71-725-02 can not be used on 3" tall brackets is it would make your trailer too tall and it would cause the trailer to not…

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Answer 8

The brackets that are referred to will be "high profile" if they're 3" tall; this is the bracket that attaches the axle to the frame. As long as your bracket is shorter than 3" you can use the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02. If…

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Answer 9

You're not going to have any problems mixing Dexter and Lippert components on trailer axles over 10k-lbs in the same manner as below 10k-lbs as long as the measurements on the replacement parts are the same- i.e. bearing sizes are the same, etc..…

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Answer 10

Yes, the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02 is the correct one to use on your 5th wheel trailer with tandem #12 Dexter 7K Torflex axles. This kit will provide an additional 3-1/8 inches of rise and will help level out your trailer so it isn't nose…

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Answer 11

We have some lift kit options for torsion axle setups but the fits are very specific. So I will need you to get me the brand and capacity as well as any other info you can get on the axle from the label that's on it and I'll be able to let…

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Answer 12

The bolt hole spacing on the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-725-02 is 9 inches on center, and 9-1/2' on center. I have attached a photo with these dimensions, as well as a review video for you to check out.

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