Can MORryde Upgraded Shackle Kit MR87ZR be Used on 17k Trailer

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Wanting to see on shackle kit. That can handle 17,000 pnd. Is there a kit?

asked by: Chris B

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Hey Chris, it sounds like you are asking if the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit part # MR46ZR could be used on a trailer that weighs 17,000 lbs. The answer to that is yes it could due to it's heavy duty design although it is not officially weight rated.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You would need to go out to your trailer and measure the distance between the bolt hole centers of your current shackles to determine if you need the part #MR46ZR which is 2-1/4 inches or part #MR76ZR which is 3-1/8 inch.

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Answer 2

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

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Answer 3

Since your shackle straps are 2-1/4 inch for a wet bolt and heavy duty shackle kit you'd want the #MR46ZR which comes with bushings as well. You do not need new equalizers.

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It sounds like you may have one of 2 things going on inside your wet bolts. I have seen some instances where some particles/dirt get inside the wet bolt and clog the weep hole the grease is allowed to pass through. You can remove the bolts not taking…

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You need to measure the center hole of the wheel you have and then check out the link I attached which has all of the trailer wheel center caps we offer. You will need to select the center hole diameter that you have that matches the pilot size…

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It looks like Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 Item #8-201-5UC3 could be the right replacement for you. You can check the bearing numbers if you still have the bearings. If they are 25580 for the inner and LM67048 then this…

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Answer 7

The axles on your tandem axle trailer are 4,400 lb AL-KO axles. The tag says 4,400 lbs max capacity, so that is what you need to follow. The brake drum size and bolt pattern do not determine axle capacity. If you want to replace these axles, I…

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Answer 8

Between the two kits, the better option for replacing your 2-5/8" shackle straps is the version with the shorter 2-1/4" shackle straps, which is the following part number: - MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR46ZR…

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Answer 9

We do not have any wheel studs that match what you are needing exactly. The closest that we have are the Replacement Trailer Hub Wheel Stud #RG03-080 that you have already discovered.

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Answer 10

The pictures for wheel stud set #RG03-080 are more of a typical photo. The actual design is the same as #165995. I pulled a set from the warehouse to be sure and they are indeed like #165995.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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