Lift Kit that Fits 1998 Starcraft with 1,800 lb Torflex Axle

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Will this item fit my trailer? Item # K71-723-01 It is a 1998 starcraft meteor popup camper. The axle is rated for 1800 lbs. Sending a picture of the tag on the trailer. Thanks

asked by: DAVE H

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Since your 1998 Starcraft has 1,800 lb Torflex axles the lift kit you'd need is the # K71-723-01 which will give you a lift of 2-5/8 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thank you for the photo; it shows that you have a Torflex axle and we do have lift kits available for that type of axle. You will need to know your axle's weight capacity of the axle number for you to get the correct kit. That information should…

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Answer 2

I don't have a way to look up what tire size your 1998 Starcraft Pop-up Venture Series 2406 would have came with but if you look at the sidewall of the tire and see the size 4.80-12 then the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White…

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Answer 3

We've had previous customers with a Starcraft 1701 pop up like yours tell us that their tire size was 4.80-12 mounted on a wheel with a 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern. If that's what you have then you'd want the #AM30620 which matches both the…

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Answer 4

All of the 4.80-12 trailer tires are going to be bias ply tires but I have good news for you. A 145/80-12 trailer tire will fit the same size wheel width as the 4.80-12. But the 145 will be approximately 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than…

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Answer 5

For a 10x6 inch wheel you will be looking at 205/65-10 tires which is an 8.3 inch wide tire. We have a few options in this size. For a load range B rated for 910 pounds at 35 psi use #AM1HP50 For a load range C rated for 1,100 pounds at 50 psi use…

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Answer 6

The section width of the Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire, part #AM3H340 is 8.3 inches so the mounting surface of the wheel to the outer edge of the tire on the sides is about 4.2-inches. The wheel has a zero offset. You will also need to make sure…

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Answer 7

If the distance between the bolt hole centers on your Torflex axle is 7-3/4 inches then you have the #9 Torflex axle and the lift kit part #K71-723-01 would fit and work well. If you have a different dimension there let me know and I'll see what…

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Answer 8

The Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle - 2-5/8" Lift #K71-707-01 is compatible with No. 10 Torflex axles with 2,300 to 4,000 lb capacities. The Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle - 2-5/8" Lift #K71-723-01 is for No. 9 Torflex axles with a 2,000 lb…

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Answer 9

My research indicates that your Flagstaff 176ED used a 3500 lb axle with a leaf spring suspension. The #LC382741 riser kit is designed for a torsion axle, and wouldn't work with a leaf spring suspension. If your suspension is currently set up so…

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Answer 10

My contact at Dexter confirmed that the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-723-01 will work for your 1,500 lb #9 Torflex axle. That being said, based on your serial number 122265412, I was able to confirm you have a top mounted axle. So in order to install the…

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Answer 11

Since your Jayco 1406 has 1,800 lb Torflex axles the lift kit you'd need is the #K71-723-01 which will give you a lift of 2-5/8 inches. This is a single axle kit so you'd need to order a quantity of two since you have a tandem axle trailer.

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Answer 12

If you were to take the mounting bracket off the Hopkins #HM48480 the diameter of the rear plug housing is going to be roughly 2-1/2". I've also attached a photo that shows the dimensions between the mounting holes that you would need to…

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Lift Kit that Fits 1998 Starcraft with 1,800 lb Torflex Axle

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