MORryde Shock Absorbing Equalizer & Suspension Upgrade Fit For 42 Inch Axle Spacing

Question:

I am looking to beef up the suspension on my North Trail 22FBS. My axles are Dexter 3500 lb Wide Trax 42 inch axle spacing axles. The current equalizer is 14 ¾ inch shackle to shackle spacing and my links are 2 ¼ inches long. The components Im looking at now are the MorRyde equalizer MR34AR? and Shackle kit with wet bolts MR58ZR? In researching the wet bolts I see the MorRyde bolts are 9/16, but my current bolts are 7/16 inch diameter. My question is will the MorRyde bolts work on my trailer ie: the plastic bushings are that much thicker than the MorRyde bronze bushings? My concern is I order parts that dont fit. Also, Im interested if you have any other suggestions for upgrading my suspension keeping in mind that I have the 42 inch axle spacing. Thanks

asked by: Edward O

Expert Reply:

You are right on with the equalizer kit you need for your 42 inch axle spacing, though the correct upgrade kit is going to be different than the # MR58ZR. What you will need is the following:

- MORryde 14-3/4" Shock Absorbing Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 42" Wheelbase # MR34AR

- MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" Long Shackle Straps # MR46ZR

The # MR46ZR is correct for the upgrade kit as opposed to the # MR58ZR (which is only for trailers that already have the Correct Track alignment).

As for the wet bolts, they will fit in the # MR34AR equalizers, but your leaf springs need to have an eye diameter of 11/16" (without the bushings) for the bushings to fit. So your current bolt size doesn't matter so long as the diameter of your spring eye is 11/16" without the bushings.

If it is different you'd need new 3,500 lb leaf springs with eye diameters of 11/16". To get the right one you need to match the measurement from center-to-center of the spring eyes, and keep in mind that springs elongate over time so you may need one a bit shorter than what you currently measure. The available lengths (with the measurement being center to center of the spring eyes) are 23-1/8" Long # e59SR, 25-1/8" Long # e54SR, and 27" Long # e97SR.