How Do I Measure Axle Spread for Upgrading The Trailer Equalizers?

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Is axle spread and wheel base the same thing. What is the correct way to measure this on a 5th wheel to see if mine is 33 in or 35 ?

asked by: Rick

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Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is.

This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this harder to determine. You can also measure from common points in reference to the axle. Such as the front of the front axle tube to front of the 2nd axle tube or front of front tire to front of rear tire. If you do that you will want to be sure that you are measuring as level as possible and account for any differences in tire size or treadwear.

The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 33" Wheelbase # MR87ZR and MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 35" Wheelbase # MR27ZR are trailer equalizers that will work with axles up to 8,000lbs.

I recommend also upgrading to the MORryde Shackle Upgrade Kit # MR46ZR. This kit will include bronze bushings and wet bolts with 2-1/4" shackles that will allow you to grease your bolts without removal. This will provide a quieter ride and allow your suspension to move properly without resistance.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

You were on the right track. To raise the tires off the ground for long term trailer storage, the best way is to use your front jack to raise the trailer then place the jack stands under the frame by each axle on all four sides. I have attached a…

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Answer 2

It really comes down to knowing what Equaflex you have now or the dimensions of them and then picking out the matching MORryde kit. The part #MR87ZR is made to fit the most common dimensions as it is for 33 inch wheelbases and has 6-1/2 inches…

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Answer 3

The recommended lug nut torque for your 7,000lb axle depends on a few factors like wheel size, stud size etc. Check out the attached photo which shows the torque specs for a variety of applications. I see you were looking at the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust…

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Answer 4

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 5

The MORryde CRE3000 Rubber Equalizers are a great upgraded equalizer option for any trailer. They are cushioned so they will do a great job of absorbing road shock and providing a smoother ride. In order to choose the correct ones you'll need to…

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As far as ride quality goes it would be challenging to feel a difference between the Road Armor and MORryde Cushioned Equalizers like part #MR27ZR. I like how heavy duty the MORryde equalizers are made though so since ride quality would be about same…

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Answer 7

The SRE4000 is quite a big improvement over the CRE3000. The SRE4000 provides more suspension travel (4" Vs. 3"), greater road shock absorption, a longer warranty (3 Yrs. Vs. 2 Yrs.), and much more. We also offer the SRE4000 with an…

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Answer 8

First you would want to jack up the trailer frame and then use jack stands to support it so that you can lower the jack and the wheels will be off of the ground. Next you will want to slide the jack under the first axle so that you can raise it up to…

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Answer 9

The leaning that is occurring in your 2016 Stryker could be a number of issues, and you asked a good question about your leaf springs. Since these do flatten out (essentially elongating) over time, that could very well be the issue, but there is no…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the pictures of the axle information! Based on the information you provided your axle uses the following components: Inner bearing #25580 Inner race #25520 Outer bearing #LM67048 Outer race #LM67010 Grease Seal #GS-2250DL All of these…

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Answer 11

The Repair Kit for etrailer and Ram A-Frame Couplers #CA-5100-RK only fits the following couplers #CA5100B, CA-5100-BLB, and #CA-5100-Z, so it would not solve your connection difficulty, unless you had one of these specific couplers. Aside from…

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Answer 12

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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