Are Shorter Shackles To Use Road Armor Equalizer LC696740 To Replace 5-1/2" Long Equalizer?
Question:
Hey there, I have a 2021 Keystone premier and the equalizer measures 5 1/2inch from center of shackle hole to other center of shackle hole, 3 1/2inch from top hole on equalizer to shackle hole, and a 2 1/4inch shackle bolt hole to bolt hole. I didnt know if I would get shorter shackles to remove the difference in length of the equalizer I have now to the Road Armor.
asked by: Adam
Expert Reply:
The 2-1/4" shackles you currently have are the shortest currently available, but don't worry, you wont have any issues with the increased 1/2" length of the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit - Tandem Axle # LC696740.
This equates to only a 1/4" increase on each side and will not affect your suspension geometry.
If your current shackles and bolts are in good shape you can reuse them, or if they are in need of replacement I recommend the 8 of the Replacement Standard Shackle Link # LC122487, and 14 of the Wet Bolts # 126B2.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Suspension Bolts
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- 2-5/16 Inch Long
- Redline
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Replacement Standard Shackle Link - 2-1/4" Long - Zinc - Qty 1
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Shackle Links
- Boat Trailer
- Snowmobile Trailer
- 2-1/4 Inch Long
- Lippert
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Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit - Tandem Axle - Qty 2
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Equalizer Upgrade Kit
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- 3500 lbs - 8000 lbs
- Double Eye Springs
- 6 Inch Long
- Tandem Axle
- Lippert
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