Recommended Equalizer, Leaf Spring, and Hardware for 2005 Weekend Warrior Suspension System Upgrade

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Hello all, We are interested and changing out our leaf springs, equalizers and associated hardware on our 2005 Weekend Warrior toy hauler, triple Axle, 18,000lbs to improve the ride and hold the weight with a sand rail inside and without the large cargo weight. Never had a problem, but don’t want to push it either 14 years old with the suspension. What would be a good choice of replacement parts and part numbers to complete this project? We have 7 ¾ x 1 ¾” factory equalizers CPL China, 3” axle’s are 35” apart with 7 ¾ U-bolts holding the 26”x1 ¾” Leaf springs. Do they come with sides or do you have to order two sets in the equalizers?

asked by: Mark J

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Expert Reply:

For your upgrade in trailer suspension on your triple axle Weekend Warrior toy hauler I recommend the E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit with 7-3/4" Equalizers # K71-657-00. This kit comes with all the equalizers and hardware you need. Then you will use the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e94SR and I recommend upgrading your axle u-bolts to the # APUBR-9.

You will use the following quantities:
1-E-Z Flex Kit
6-Leaf Springs
3-U-bolt Kits

This update and upgrade will definitely give you more stability, comfort, and peace of mind when towing your Sand Rail Dune Buggy.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

The Dexter E-Z Flex Triple Axle Suspension Kit #K71-657-00 referenced in your question is designed for triple axle trailers and includes equalizers that measure 7-3/4 inches long. If your Weekend Warrior has 3 axles and the equalizer length matches…

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Answer 2

Most likely the measurement is 25-1/8 inch as that is a common size. But in most cases we recommend measuring the spring with it off the trailer and typically there is a bit of stretch to old springs by around 1/2 inch or so. The spring you would…

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Answer 3

For a triple axle trailer with 6k rated axles the correct Dexter EZ Flex is the part #K71-656-00. The #K71-657-00 would be for 8k axles. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.

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Answer 4

The #e47SR leaf springs you'd looked at are designed for 6K capacity axles. In order to get an accurate measurement of your leaf springs, you'll need to put the 5th wheel up on jack stands so the axles hang freely. Then measure the…

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Answer 5

When upgrading your 2006 Weekend Warrior triple axle The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Triple Axle Trailers - 35" Wheelbase - 8K #MR39ZR will work. This kit will upgrade your trailer's suspension system with rubber equalizers for a…

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Answer 6

Spring pack thickness really isn't too important when picking out replacement leaf springs. What is most important is the length of the springs and the axle capacity. We did some research on your trailer and it looks like you have 6,000 lb…

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Answer 7

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 8

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…

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Answer 9

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding…

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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…

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