What Size Wrench to Use When Installing Lift Kit # K71-724-02

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What socket size is required to torque to bolts/nuts? The instructions say torque to 125-175#, but doesnt specify what socket will be required.

asked by: Jerry E

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The size of the bolts that come with part # K71-724-02 are 5/8"-18 which requires a wrench/socket size of 15/16 inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To lift your Forest River Signature Ultra Lite 8289WS with Torflex axles between 2 and 3 inches, you could use Dexter's Torflex lift kit. Since your Ultra Lite has tandem axles, you would only need to know which number Torflex axles you have to…

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The Torflex Lift Kit part #K71-725-02 that you referenced is designed to give a trailer with number 12 Torflex tandem axles with a capacity of between 5.5 and 7k capacity a 3-1/8 inch lift. If that's what your trailer has then this will work for…

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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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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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Hi Robert, So I know you don't want to, but the only option for a hitch extension for your 2-1/2 inch hitch does reduce the receiver to 2 inches. I hope you're not mad at me, but there unfortunately is no 2-1/2 inch hitch extender that also…

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Hi Robert, So there isn't one that can be used with a cordless drill (which would be an electric jack only) as all the electric A-frame jacks are all higher than the 12" to 14" you want. There is a manual crank jack you can use which I…

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Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out! The MORryde ALLTREK 4000 #MR89DR dimensions can be a bit difficult to explain via text so I've attached an image giving you the dimensions you're asking about!

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Answer 8

Hey Chad this is a great question. So the MORryde ALLTREK part #MR89DR does offer additional vertical suspension but it does sit a little taller than the equalizers it replaces so you wouldn't have to worry about your tires hitting fenders or…

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Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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