Selecting the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers For a Forest River Cherokee Artic Wolf 23MLE 5TH Wheel

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My existing factory equalizer on a forest River Cherokee artic wolf fifth wheel 23mle has a bolt center dimension of 6.125” for bottom bolts and a vertical dimension of 4” from top center to bottom bolt axis. This unit shows 4” but the center to center dimension for bottom bolts is well over my 6.125…could these work?

asked by: Randy P

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You will want to use the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279687 on your Forest River Cherokee Artic Wolf 23MLE 5th wheel. These equalizers are much closer to your 6-1/8" spread at 5-1/2". They are also designed for the lighter axles you have under your 5th wheel since they were designed for axles with individual capacities ranging from 3,000-6,000lbs.

The Equalizers # LC279688 you found are not going to work correctly as the 7-1/2" bolt centers are much more than the difference above and the weight capacity being for 6,000-8,000lb axles would create a harsher ride quality then those above as they will have stiffer cushioning.

You will want to pair the equalizer kit above with one of the kits listed below depending on the length of your shackle straps and if you have correct track on your Artic Wolf.

MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" # MR46ZR
MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" # MR76ZR
MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track - 2-1/4" # MR58ZR
MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w Correct Track - 3-1/8" # MR98ZR

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

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I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 5

Yes, the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 3-1/8" Long Shackle Straps #MR76ZR will fit with the Equa-Flex system on your Grand Design.

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Answer 6

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

You will definitely want to go with the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit #LC696740 over the MORryde as the Road Armor has more travel and will provide a smoother ride. Then, in regards to shackle straps I'm not sure what you mean by which…

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Answer 9

Finding the correct MORryde equalizer kit will be pretty specific, so I cannot tell you which will be correct without knowing the wheel spacing and axle capacity, unfortunately. With that being said, if you have the trailer's VIN, you may be able…

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Answer 10

Yes, you can replace your current Lippert Equa-Flex equalizers with the MORryde AllTrek 4000 Equalizers #MR29DR on your 2018 Highland Open Range. The yellow octagons on the front and rear are a for correcting the alignment of the axles and are not…

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Answer 11

The best air bag kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 that has a single rear wheel axle is the part #F95FV which has the 5,000 lb capacity you are wanting. Firestone bags are superior Air Lift bags. The ply rating of the rubber is higher, the attachment to…

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Answer 12

I'd be happy to help, but you're going to need to measure the current equalizers on your 2021 Keystone Hideout 29DFSWE to confirm that the MORryde #MR87ZR are going to fit. The #MR87ZR measure 6-1/2" center to center of the horizontal…

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