Will Torflex Lift Kit Work with Shocks on Trailer

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2020 27ft Flying cloud can i still use my shocks with K71-724-02 lift kit it has a dexter Torsion axil no 11

asked by: Curtis C

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Because you would be increasing the distance from the frame to the axle when using Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-7/8 inch Lift Item # K71-724-02 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: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, for a Torflex #11 tandem axle trailer the part #K71-724-02 is the correct kit to use. It has holes that are 9-1/2 inches apart like you mentioned as well.

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Answer 2

You can use two of the Torflex lift kits part #K71-724-02 on a triple axle trailer. We've checked with Dexter in the past and they have confirmed for us that this would work. There isn't a safety issue with the triple axle setups and…

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Answer 3

Your Airstream uses Dexter Torflex #10 axles. As long as the axle mounting brackets aren't the 3 inch tall high profile brackets, the Dexter #K71-707-02 lift kit for tandem axle trailers would work perfectly for you. I've linked to the…

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Answer 4

The 2014 Lance Travel Trailer Model 2285 uses Dexter Torflex Torsion Axles therefore we should have a lift kit for this trailer. That said, you will need to provide the axle capacity or axle model number in order for us to confirm fit. The Torflex…

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Answer 5

The Dexter Axle Torflex axles are basically broken up into the following categories: #9 - 1,000 - 2,200 lb #10 - 2,300 - 4,000 lb #11 - 4,100 - 6,000 lb #12 - 5,500 - 7,200 lb Based off of your 2004 R-Vision Trail-Lite Model 8306S being a tandem axle…

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Answer 6

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 7

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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Answer 8

I'll start by saying that without knowing which hubs are on those axles, it's tough to know exactly which lug studs are on them, but I was able to research and determine that the studs are normally 1.8" long. Taking this into…

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Answer 9

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 5,200-lb Axles with a 6 on 5-1/2 item #8-201-5 is the replacement for your Dexter HD 1206 hub. In order to match up the wheel studs for your Dexter HD 1206 hub, you will need to find the full dimensions of…

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Answer 10

I have found a solution for you. The Dexter Torflex Lift Kit for Tandem Axle, #K71-725-02, will give you 3-1/8 inches of lift. This lift kit raises the frame of the trailer and is compatible with side-mounted 5,500 -7,000 lbs #12 Torflex axles.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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