Upgraded Equalizers and Shackles for 2018 Forest River XLR Nitro

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I am trying to get info on a shackle kit for a 2018 Nitro kit upgrade with dexter axle parts

asked by: Christopher A

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It sounds like you're looking for an upgraded equalizer kit with heavy duty shackles for your 2018 Forest River XLR Nitro. In order to determine the best fit you will want to measure the length of your current equalizers. The Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit # K71-652-00 you looked at measures 5-5/8" center hole to center hole. It also uses 2-1/4" shackle straps. If this matches, or is a close match to what you currently have, this would be a good choice.

If you're only looking for upgraded shackle straps then I recommend the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers. To choose the correct kit you will want to measure the length of your current shackle straps from center hole to center hole. If you have 2-1/4" shackles you need the # MR46ZR and for 3-1/8" shackles the # MR76ZR. This kit comes with heavy duty shackle straps, wet bolts, and bronze bushings.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Your 2020 Nitro Z20 has an average weight of 4,000lbs. For that weight I recommend using the 6,000lb Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit #K71-652-00. You will want to verify this with the spacing or your current equalizer. This kit is designed to replace…

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Answer 2

I would be happy to compare the Road Armor, Dexter E-Z Flex, and MORryde equalizers you were looking at for your Jayco Eagle 325BHS. First things first each of these kits are designed to replace equalizers that measures roughly 6" between the…

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As long as you use a qualified fabricator with trailer suspension experience you could have him weld in a spacer between your hangers so that they sit lower. Or you could install taller hangers to make up the difference. This would be the route I…

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In regards to trailer suspension, it's always best to swap parts with identical replacements when doing any work so you don't run into issues like you're having now with components binding or making contact. That said, I do understand…

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To get your Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizer lower so the tires on your 2-17 Nitro Z19 boat trailer are not hitting the fenders I recommend having taller center hangers installed. Base on the pictures you provided it looks like your current hangers are…

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Let's go ahead and start with the replacement for your #TREQ310 equalizer. This equalizer measures 6" center to center of the bolt holes and 4" tall, and the best option for an upgrade is one with the same 6" measurement. For that…

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Answer 7

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 8

I do have an upgrade option for your 6-1/16" long, 4" tall Equalizer #TREQ310, and since you don't want to lower the ride height with the E-Z Flex #K71-652-00, I recommend going with an option from MORryde, as the Equa-Flex are just too…

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I do have an upgrade option for your 6-1/16" long, 4" tall Equalizer #TREQ310 but since you don't want to lower the trailer at all it won't be with a Road Armor setup. So instead I recommend the following: MORryde Rubber Equalizers…

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You could use the Dexter E-Z Flex #K71-652-00 tandem axle suspension upgrade kit for 6K axles or #K71-653-00 for 8K axles. If you used the #K71-652-00, you'd need an equalizer hanger about 2 inches longer to make up that height difference and not…

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Answer 11

You shouldn't loose any wheel clearance with the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit. First you will want to see which of the Equalizers you need. There is a 6,000lb Equalizers #K71-654-00 (5-5/8") and 8,000lb Equalizers #K71-655-00…

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Answer 12

The Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 can be used to replace your #TREQ310 but you would lose a little bit of height on your trailer since this is a shorter equalizer. Or for something more similar in height we have the MORryde Rubber Equalizers for…

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