Recommended Wet Bolt Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle 5th Wheel Trailer

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I am looking for a wet bolt kit for my 5th wheel trailer it has dexter flex suspension, It is tandem axle with 6000lb axles 33 on center 13/4 inch wide springs. I need the shackles bushings and bolts/nuts for all spring eyes and pivot points. Thanks

asked by: Gary K

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The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit part # K71-358-00 is an excellent upgrade option for any trailer with standard double eye leaf springs. It comes with wet bolts, heavy duty shackle straps, and bronze bushings. Please note, you'll need one kit per axle.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Your 13-10 equalizers, which should be equivalent to Equalizer #TREQ310 measures 6-1/16 inches from bolt hole to bolt hole (see accompanying photo) and due to that you will need to use the E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System #K71-652-00.…

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You shouldn't loose any wheel clearance with the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit. First you will want to see which of the Equalizers you need. There is a 6,000lb Equalizers #K71-654-00 (5-5/8") and 8,000lb Equalizers #K71-655-00…

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The Dexter Heavy Duty 5-5/8 Rubber Suspension Equalizer, part #K71-652-00, is the specified replacement part for the standard 13-104 equalizer for tandem axle trailers. This is intended for use with axles rated for up to 6000 lbs. Please take a look…

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According to Dexter, the #K71-652-00 you had looked at would be the correct replacement for your current equalizers, assuming that the center axle to center axle spacing is about 33 inches. To see an installation video, click the provided link.

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The better fitting equalizer upgrade solution we have for you is the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers #LC279688 which has a distance of 7-1/2 inches between the outer holes and a vertical distance of 4 inches. This will be the closest in dimensions to…

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Answer 6

The correct replacement for a Dexter 13-10 Equalizer is the Triangular Equalizer part #TREQ310, not the Curved Equalizer part #TREQE1. If you want to upgrade, the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers part #LC279688 would work but you might want to go with…

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Answer 7

In regards to trailer suspension, it's always best to swap parts with identical replacements when doing any work so you don't run into issues like you're having now with components binding or making contact. That said, I do understand…

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As long as you use a qualified fabricator with trailer suspension experience you could have him weld in a spacer between your hangers so that they sit lower. Or you could install taller hangers to make up the difference. This would be the route I…

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I would be happy to help you find the best suspension upgrades for your Winnebago 2455BHS Travel Trailer. First while we do not carry the blue version of the Road armor 3500-8000lb equalizers you mentioned, the Road Armor #LC696740 are the exact same…

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Answer 10

There is a way to allow you to replace the factory cast equalizer on your 2003 Jayco Designer 31RLS 5th wheel trailer with the Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizers. Since your current equalizers are just over 6-1/4" long you will need to use longer…

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From previous customers who have had the Dexter 13-10 equalizers we know that the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 is the correct cushioned replacement. It will fit and will make a noticeable improvement for your trailers ride quality.

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Answer 12

The E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle - 5-5/8" Equalizers #K71-652-00 will fit your 6-1/4 inch wide equalizers. The height difference will simply make the shackles fit differently, but wont' drastically change your…

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