Which Trailer Suspension Equalizer Kit Fits Trailer with 31 inch Wheelbase

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Trying to find an equalizer kit for tandem axel 31 inch wheel base.

asked by: James W

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Expert Reply:

In the past we've found that the trailers that have 31 inch wheelbases use the equalizer # TREQ104 so based on that the correct kit you'd need would be the part # AP233.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Nope! The beauty of the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-384-00 is that you're simply moving the axle below the leaf spring and you don't have to grind off or weld anything on. I have attached the installation…

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Answer 2

The equalizers of the part #AP233 have bushings in them already. The leaf springs you would use these with would already have bushings as well most likely. Typically people do not need to buy bushings with this kit or with this kit plus leaf…

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Answer 3

Based on your trailer axle circumference being 7-1/2 inches that would indicate the diameter is 2-3/8 inches and the over under kit part #K71-384-00 that you referenced would fit.

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I do have a potential solution for you. While we do not have an equalizer that matches those measurements exactly, we do have the Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs #TREQ104. This measures 5-3/4" long and…

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Answer 5

Thank you for providing all of that information! From the photos and dimensions it looks like you have the suspension kit that's equivalent to the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT5. For your axle and hanger spacing you need lead springs that…

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Answer 6

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 7

If your trailer is sitting perfectly level and the equalizer is sitting at an angle then yes I would agree you have too long of equalizers and would need to go with a shorter one like the part #TREQ104 which is 5-3/4 inches. Sometimes it's just a…

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Answer 8

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

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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

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 11

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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Answer 12

Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out! The MORryde ALLTREK 4000 #MR89DR dimensions can be a bit difficult to explain via text so I've attached an image giving you the dimensions you're asking about!

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