Do Bronze and Plastic Bushings Get Installed Together for Replacement Equalizer Kit

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Well i bought the cre 3000 10" / 42" axle spread with the up graded morryde wet bolt kit... very nice looking. So the leaf springs i found to meet all dimensions length wise 30" double eye, well everything i purchased said 9/16 bolts , well your items were spot on. The leaf springs are 9/16 but with a dang plastic insert which means the metal eye is bigger and the brass sleeve for the shackles does not fit. Have a couple ideas but not sure how long theyll last, open the plastic so i can install the morryde sleeve, some how squeeze the eye closed enough to hold the morryde sleeve., or pay morer shipping to send it back and hopefully they have the right ones. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My 2017 keystone bullet 42 wide stance is not very easy to shop for, dexter made what was in it, but they didnt even offer replacement parts, wish id known this before i bought trailer. Thanks for your time.

asked by: Dave W

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The bronze bushings that come with the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit # MR46ZR you're pairing with the MORryde Shock Absorbing Equalizers # MR54AR can be used to replace the plastic bushings that came installed in your leaf springs. Either bushing will accept your 9/16" wet bolts which is why they both won't fit together.

If you choose to remove the plastic bushing you just need to push it out of the leaf spring. Jump to about the 6 minute mark of the linked installation video and you'll see our installer removing the bushing.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Yes, the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit part #MR46ZR can be used with your Lippert Road Armor equalizers.

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Answer 2

Typically a suspension bolt will be measured by the shaft of the bolt not including the head, since the head of the bolt isn't used in mounting the springs. The shackles are 3-3/4" long x 1-1/2" tall overall and the bolt holes are…

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Answer 3

The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part #e44SR is what I recommend using to replace your Dexter Leaf Spring 072-078-00. It's the same length but a slightly higher capacity, 4,400 lbs vs. 5,000 lbs which is not much so it won't really affect the…

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Answer 4

Since you have a 42 inch wheelbase the correct MorRyde CRE3000 kit is the part #MR54AR. Then for a wet bolt kit that would work with this and has the upgraded shackles you'd want the #MR58ZR.

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The MORryde Shackle Upgrade Kit part #MR46ZR will work well with the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit part #LC696740. There are two common shackle strap lengths, 3-1/8" and 2-1/4"/2-3/8". It's important to choose the same…

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Answer 6

I certainly don't blame you for wanting to get it right the first time, and the answer to each of your questions is yes, it will all work together, though there are a couple of things you'll want to be certain to verify. But first, for the…

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Answer 7

You can definitely use the MORryde suspension bolts if that's what you're wanting to use. The correct kit depends on what your trailer is currently equipped with and how long your shackle straps are (see attached photo of where to measure).…

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Answer 8

The Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit - Single Axle, part #LC87120, will require you to add longer wet bolts where the equalizer attaches to the hanger extension. The bolts measure 9/16" in diameter and they are 4" length, so…

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Answer 9

The Lippert frame does not necessarily indicate you have Lippert axles, but since you have the capacity and other measurements it isn't a concern. The manufacturer information for your axles would be found on your axle tag. With 2-1/4"…

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Answer 10

Yes, the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit #MR46ZR can certainly be used with the Lippert Road Armor Equalizers. You will just want to be sure that the stock shackle links on your 2021 Cougar 29RKS are 2-1/4" long when measured center hole to…

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Answer 11

The 3-1/8" length of the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers part #MR76ZR is measured from the center of each hole on the shackle strap which is how shackle straps are measured. If you instead have the shorter 2-1/4"…

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Answer 12

If you are simply needing to replace some worn equalizers then we actually do carry the part you are searching for. It is listed as part #K13-142-02 on our site and is a direct replacement for the 13-142 equalizer that you referenced. I confirmed…

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