Can 3-1/8 Inch Shackle Straps of MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit Replace 3-1/4 Inch Shackle Straps

Question:

I have a 2014 SureTrac Tilt Equipment Trailer. Dual Axle. My current shackles are 3 1/4 inch Center to Center. The kit I was looking at says 3-1/8. I did not seem to find a kit with 3 1/4. This kit seem to be ok with only the 1/8 inch difference? Thank you

asked by: Steve M

Expert Reply:

You can absolutely go from your current 3-1/4 inch shackle straps to the 3-1/8 inch shackle straps of the MORryde upgrade kit for tandem axle trailers. That 1/8 inch difference in length will not be a factor for your ride or the fit; the correct kit is going to depend on if your trailer came with factory Correct Track hangers or not:

- WITHOUT Factory Correct Track Hangers: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR76ZR

- WITH Factory Correct Track Hangers: MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers with Correct Track # MR98ZR

This is a really smart choice to give you improved hardware on your trailer that is not only going to be more durable, but also easier to maintain. The reason for that are the thick, 1/2 inch wide shackle straps which are twice as wide as most standard straps, and the easily greaseable wet bolts these kits come with.

expert reply by: Kyle S