Lift Kit For 3,500 lb #10 Dexter Torsion Axle on Riverside RV Whitewater Retro Camper Trailer

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Im looking to lift my 2014 retro whitewater 177 camper a couple of inches. any advise on what kind of lift kit i should purchase? It's a squared d10ta dexter torsion axle 3500 lbs.

asked by: Sergio C

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Expert Reply:

Appreciate that info and we do have the exact lift kit you need for your Riverside RV Whitewater Retro camper trailer with a 3,500 lb #10 Dexter torsion axle, which is the following:

- Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle # K71-707-01

The # K71-707-01 is designed specifically for #10 Dexter torsion axles, and will give your trailer 2-5/8 inches of lift.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

Thanks for the pictures of your axles, based on that you do not have the 3 inch high profile bracket so the lift kit part #K71-707-02 would fit. The taller profile bracket is essentially like a taller bracket above the axle that sits up higher almost…

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Answer 2

You can confirm your axle capacity by pulling one of your hubs and looking at the reference numbers on the side of the bearing cages. A 3500 lb axle typically has an L68149 inner/L44649 outer bearing. Torsion axles do indeed wear over time which is…

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Answer 3

I can absolutely confirm the correct lift kit for your trailer. Based on your photos, you do in fact have a #10 Torflex axle, and they are compatible with the lift kits because you do not have 3" high-profile brackets (which just means the…

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Answer 4

We can help you out here, and first, thanks so much for the photo it was super helpful. And based on that I can tell you that your tandem axle trailer with #10 Torflex axles is absolutely compatible with the Dexter lift kit: - Torflex Lift Kit -…

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Answer 5

The Dexter Torflex Lift Kit #K71-707-01 that you referenced is designed specifically for Dexter #10 Torflex Axles that have a 2,300 to 4,000 pound capacity. For the tandem-axle kit you will use #K71-707-02. Based on my research, it does look like the…

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Answer 6

Since the diameter of the spindle where the outer bearing rides is 1-1/16 inches most likely you have a number 84 spindle. You will need to verify that where the inner bearing rides is 1.38 inches and where the seal rides is 1.73 to be sure though.…

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For your horse trailer with Dexter Torflex 3500 lb axles, you will need the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-5/8" Lift #K71-707-02 along with two sets of the Dexter Axle Torflex #10 Axle Side-Mount Frame Installation Hardware Kit #DX54FR which…

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Answer 8

Torsion axles can have different spindles with varying geometry. The specific spindle installed will have a specific range of deflection angle. The spindles on torsion axles can deflect as much as 4-inches between the unloaded and loaded conditions.…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 12

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Lift Kit For 3,500 lb #10 Dexter Torsion Axle on Riverside RV Whitewater Retro Camper Trailer

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