How to Find if Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit Will Fit on Trailer

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Thanks, Jon. See attached photos. Mine is about 1.5” tall and 5.75” wide.

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The equalizers that come with the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-448-00 have bolt holes that measure 6" apart on center and then 4" tall on center as you can see in the attached photo. You'll want to measure your current equalizers to see if they have similar dimensions or not. If they do then this is the kit for you. If they don't then just let me know what your measurements are and I can help you choose the correct replacement suspension kit from the linked selection.

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Scott M.

12/31/2021

Thanks, Jon. See attached photos. Mine is about 1.5” tall and 5.75” wide.

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Jon G.

12/31/2021

Thank you for the information! Since that is the case you're going to need to go with the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # K71-359-00 instead which measures 2" tall and 5-3/4" wide. These are close enough to your dimensions that this will work great as a replacement.

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Thank you for the photo that was super helpful, and based off that I can tell you that yes, the Dexter suspension kit you asked about will work for your equalizers, with the part number being the following: - Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for…

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Answer 3

As long as the new equalizer has the same hole spacing as the existing equalizer, it'll work just fine. You'll also want to make sure the height of the equalizer is also the same. Put a ruler across the center of the two bottom bolt…

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Answer 4

You are correct. The Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs #K71-448-00 you were looking at is 4" tall meaning it slightly will lift your trailer. These equalizers are slightly shorter at…

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Answer 5

The difference is the length of the equalizers that come with the kit. The part #K71-449-00 comes with equalizers that are 7-3/4 inches from eye to eye whereas the part #K71-359-00 has equalizers that are 2 inches shorter at 5-3/4 inches.

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Answer 6

The Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers part #K71-448-00 has zinc plated wet bolts which are just as strong as the black bolts you are used to seeing. The metal is the exact same but the coatings are different. The zinc coating…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

From the measurements you provided, the Lippert Road Armor #LC696740 is going to be the better option. You will also need the #LC64FR to complete it. This will include wet bolts and all shackles, but they will be a little shorter at 3 1/8 inches.

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

The longer hangers are the center hangers. The reason they are longer than the end hangers is because the shackle straps of the equalizer. It is somewhat hard to explain, but the longer center hanger is to compensate for how the shackle straps move…

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Answer 12

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