Lift Kit that Fits 2020 Airstream Caravell 22FB

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Good evening. I have a 2020 Airstream Caravel 22FB. The Dexter axle sticker identifies the same as a DEX-6517712, serial # 121291875, 5,000# rating Im having a heck of a time deciphering that to purchase the correct lift kit for my traiiler. Axle manufacture date shows 08-13-2019. Will add photos that show other info Can you help with part # for correct lift kit? Thank you.

asked by: Kevin S

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We've had customers with your 2020 Airstream Caravel 22FB reach out to us in past looking for a lift kit and with the axle info you provided we were able to determine that your trailer has Dexter #11 Torflex axles so the correct lift kit is the part # K71-724-02.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You have a Dexter #11 Torflex axle. Dexter offers a spacer kit as part #K71-724-02, but it's sold as a tandem axle kit only and isn't available for a single axle so you'd have some leftover parts you wouldn't need. If…

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Answer 2

There is a lift kit for the #11 Dexter Torflex axle on your 2021 Airstream Caravel, but for whatever reason Dexter does not make a single axle kit for the #11 axles, only the tandem axle kit. I double-checked directly with Dexter to make sure, so…

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Answer 3

From what I was able to determine from some research, the 2017 Airstream Globetrotter 27FB does have a #11 Torflex axle on it, so the Dexter #K71-724-02 is the correct lift kit for your trailer.

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Answer 4

To choose the proper lift kit for your 2019 Bambi Sport Single you will first need to determine what axle is on your trailer. There will be a few spots you can check to help identify the axle. If the trailer was pre-made by a specific company, you…

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Answer 5

Previous models of the Airstream Caravel 22FB used Dexter #11 Torflex axles. If you would like to send me a picture of your axle tag I would be happy to verify this information with Dexter. If your Airstream does have a Dexter #11 Torflex axle you…

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Answer 6

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 7

The lift kit you need is the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-7/8" Lift #K71-724-02 which only comes in a set for two axles. Unfortunately we don't sell a single axle lift kit for that specific axle and the mounting hole locations are…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-724-02 is compatible with your #11 Torflex axle. The note about the 3" high profile bracket is corresponding to the brackets on the axle and not the Trailer Hanger #DX57FR. Your brackets appear to be 3-3/4"…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the pictures! I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle who was able to confirm that you have #11 Torflex axles so the correct lift kit is part #K71-724-02. Since yours has top mounting holes you also need the bracket kit #DX57FR for…

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Answer 10

Thank you for providing that picture. It is true that your typical #11 Torflex axle has a capacity of 4,100-6,000 lbs. However, your axle is in fact a #11 Torflex despite the 3,500 lb capacity. This was confirmed by Dexter. The correct lift kit for…

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Answer 11

Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-5/8" Lift Item #K71-707-02 doesn't require that you have your axles aligned after installation but it is good practice to do so. It is actually easier than you might think. Basically, measure from center of…

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Answer 12

In order to recommend the correct lift kit for your 2022 Airstream I'll need to know what type of axle you have - there should be an identifier on the axle sticker. The Torflex Lift Kit #K71-724-02 you referenced is for tandem #11 Torflex axles…

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