Lift Kit Recommendation for Trailer with Tandem Dexter Torflex 5,200 lb Axles

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My wife has a Trails West Special Lite Aluminum 2 horse trailer live-in. It is too close to the ground and I am constantly repairing the grey and black water combo-valve. I was considering a lift kit and need some assistance. Trails West advises that axles tandom were made by Henderson which is now Dexter. They state that they are rated at 5200 lbs. By observation I found they are of the torsion type. Ive attached a picture of the Trails West sticker for information Thank you for your help. Robert Stevens 916 484-0987

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Since you have a 5,200 lb Dexter Torflex tandem axle setup the correct lift kit is the part # K71-724-02. This will give you a 2-7/8 inch lift and would work well.

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Al H.

4/11/2020

I have a Livin Lite bumper pull 28 dexter axle S/N 1219210 tandem axle 10000 max gvwwould like to raise 2-3 inchsthanks

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Chris R.

4/13/2020

Can you tell me if this is a torsion axle or standard round tube unit? If it's a torsion axle, is there an actual model type printed on the main tag you took the serial number from?

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Answer 1

Thanks so much for the photo that was super helpful, and what the axle tag shows is that you have a #11 Dexter Torflex axle. We do have the correct lift kit for you, which is the following part: - Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle #K71-724-02 This kit…

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Answer 2

You have a Dexter #11 Torflex axle. Dexter offers a spacer kit as part #K71-724-02, but it's sold as a tandem axle kit only and isn't available for a single axle so you'd have some leftover parts you wouldn't need. If you don't…

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Answer 3

The way to determine if you have a top mounted or side mounted Torflex axle is by checking to see whether or not the axle is bolted to the frame via the side or the top. I've included some diagrams that show the differences between a side and top…

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Answer 4

I spoke to my contact at Dexter Axle and they confirmed that you have a #11 Torflex Axle on your 2021 Airstream Caravell 22FB. The correct lift kit for that axle is the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-7/8" Lift #K71-724-02. This isn't…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

Everything you mentioned will work...the Retrax Pro XR part #RTX84QR that fits your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 short bed can be used with the Yakima OverHaul HD Ladder Rack part #Y01151-5955 which is then also compatible with the Yakima SkyRise HD #Y07437.…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The Furrion camera system we have is a closed system and would not be compatible with the in-dash display so you would need to purchase GM's camera system to be able to connect to your display instead of having another monitor. If you do end up…

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Answer 11

Yes, it will. The B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item #BWRVK3710 will work with the Replacement Wedge Block for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box item #LC79UD on a Reese Sidewinder. However, if you don't already have the Turning Point Wedge…

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Answer 12

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Lift Kit Recommendation for Trailer with Tandem Dexter Torflex 5,200 lb Axles

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