Will Dexter EZ Flex Cushioned Equalizer Affect Trailer Ride Height

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I’ll be using this kit on a 2019 Impact 311 toy hauler. Will this kit raise or lower the unit in any way ? I can’t go lower. If it raises it that’s good.

asked by: Douglas M

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Expert Reply:

The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-653-00 that you referenced will not change the ride height of your Toy Hauler. It will basically just cushion the ride quality without having any affect on the ride height.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System by Dexter Axle - 7-3/4" Equalizers #K71-653-00 will not add to the ride height. The height will remain the same, but you will have a smoother ride with the rubber suspension. If you are…

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Answer 2

The shackle strap length of the Dexter E-Z Flex Heavy Duty Rubber Suspension System #K71-653-00 are 3-3/4 inches long and 2-1/4 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist. The adjustment of the equalizer should allow for a great fit.

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Answer 3

There are two ways of raising the height of your fifth wheel. You can use taller spring hangers than what you currently have. Keep in mind that due to the movement allowed by the shackle links as well as the fact that a spring will flatten when…

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Answer 4

To drop the front of the pin box and thus lower the front of the fifth wheel, you'd need to RAISE the pin box, not lower it. Lowering the pin box would raise the height of the fifth wheel at the front. If you have an available set of holes at the…

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Answer 5

Hey Patrick, so for your leaf spring upgrade I am going to need to know a couple of things before I can get you over to the right part. Specifically, the length from eye to eye, the spring width, leaf thickness, and the number of leaves. From here I…

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Answer 6

Both the MORryde Rubber Equalizers #MR87ZR and Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit #K71-652-00 are achieving the same result. They are doing so with slightly different designs but end up with the same result. I recommend using the Dexter E-Z Flex…

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Answer 7

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 they…

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Answer 8

The hangers you currently have on your trailer are ones I have run into before. That being said, I spoke with MORryde and the #MR27ZR will still fit your trailer, but there is a modification that will need to be made. You’ll have to trim according to…

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Answer 9

Based on the current condition of your Dexter EZ Flex kit it's going to be the best solution to replace the entire kit with the part #K71-653-00. This comes with the two new equalizers you need, all new shackle straps, new bolts, nuts, and…

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Answer 10

There unfortunately isn't a guide to tell us the equalizer, shackle straps, and leaf spring sizing for your 2016 Grand Design Reflection 313RLTS so you'll need to a bit a of measuring to determine the best replacements. Before measuring…

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Answer 11

For your 2022 Grand Design 22RBE with dual 3,500 lb overslung dexter axles the correct SumoSpring kit is part #TSS-107-40. Since your trailer is a tandem axle you will need two of these kits. These are made specifically for overslung axles rated…

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