Best Suspension Upgrade For Coachmen Freedom Express With Dexter 13-142 Equalizers

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Looking to install a suspension upgrade on a 2021 Coachmen Freedom Express 252RBS. 42 inch axle spread, stock Dexter 13-142 equalizer, Looks like 3.25 shackle. Would you recommend CRE 3000 or Road Armor or another? Part nbrs for wet bolt kit and shackles? Thx for your help

asked by: James

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Hi James, and thanks for all that detailed info, it's appreciated. As for the best upgrade for your Coachmen Express with the Dexter 13-142 equalizers, that's definitely going to be the MORryde CRE3000, with the correct part number being the following:

- MORryde 14-3/4" Shock Absorbing Equalizers # MR34AR

The # MR34AR is the correct length to replace your equalizer and 42" axle spread, but aside from that will give your Coachmen the best overall ride. The rubber equalizers do a better job than other equalizers of absorbing road shock, and the 3" of travel they give you is something you're going to notice right away. Our customers really like these as well, as they're the highest-rated tandem-axle equalizer upgrade we offer.

Then for the wet bolt kit and shackle straps, since these equalizers are a bit taller than the 13-142 I recommend going with the 2-1/4" straps. These are a bit shorter than your 3-1/4" straps to keep the ride height the same. For that you'll need the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR46ZR.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

The MORryde Shackle Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers w/ 2-1/4" Shackles & Correct Track #MR58ZR you were looking at may work on your 2018 Highland Ridge Travel Trailer 322RL with Lippert 5200LB axles and the correct track…

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Answer 3

Trailer leaf spring suspension needs to have some ability to move otherwise it won't work. This is why when you install kits like the #MR58ZR there will be some play to allow the suspension to function and move.

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

The height of the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers part #LC314336 is 3-1/4" which you can see in the photo below. If you only have 2" of height with the existing equalizers then this may raise the trailer slightly but not a direct 1:1 ratio…

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Answer 6

Yes, there is an upgrade for the Dexter Curved Equalizer part #K13-142-02 that you have on your trailer now and that is the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers part #LC314336 which have a rubber core that minimizes back-and-forth movement in addition to…

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Answer 7

Yes, we do have the wet equalizer bolts you can use with the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers. You will need #126B2. I have included a picture showing a typical installation of the bolts being used to secure the springs to an equalizer. Installation of…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers part #LC314336 will work with the MORryde Wet Bolt Kit LRE12-001. I took a look at the MORryde Wet Bolt Kit and was able to confirm that it uses 9/16" x 3-1/2" bolts which is what you need for the…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you find the correct equalizer upgrade for your 2017 Keystone Bullet Premier Ultra Lite 22RBPR Travel Trailer with a 43" wheelbase, but since we do not have a kit that is specifically designed for that wheelbase you will…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the pictures! Since your current equalizer is 14-5/8" long the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers - Double Eye Springs - Tandem Axle - 5.2K #LC314336 you were looking at will be an exact replacement. Based on the pictures it looks like…

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Answer 11

If your equalizers do measure 14-5/8" apart center on center and the height is 3-1/4" then the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers #LC314336 will be an upgrade that fits exactly as a replacement (see attached photo). We don't have direct…

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Answer 12

Trailer leaf springs come in many different lengths and some may have the same capacity but different measurements and/or number of leaves. This is due to different configurations of trailers, axle spacing, and tire size. Ideally you would use the…

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