Is 1/4 Inch Height Difference Okay For Use With E-Z Flex Equalizers

Question:

I have a Bubbas 18foot ATV trailer with double axles. Not sure of the axle size, but its pretty beefy. The horizontal spacing on the shackle holes center to center on the equalizers is 7 3/4, but the vertical spacing between the shackle hole and the equalizer mounting hole is around 2 3/4inch center to center. I notice the K71-655-00 has the 7 3/4inch horizontal spacing, but it shows the vertical spacing as 3 inches. Is that close enough to what I have or will it not line up right being a 1/4inch different? Sam

asked by: Sam

Expert Reply:

Hi Sam,

Good question, and the mere 1/4 inch difference in the height is not going to have any type of negative effect on your trailer so you can 100 percent use the E-Z Flex Equalizers # K71-655-00.

These are a smart choice as they'll make a nice difference in how your trailer rides due to its rubber cores absorbing bounce and shock.

expert reply by: Kyle S

Sam

5/4/2024

So I have all the measurements on my trailer now, just want to make sure I get the correct equalizer and shackle combination. Axle spacing is 33 1/2" Outer shackle bolt holes 7 3/4" Hanger bolt hole to shackle bolt hole is 3 7/8" Side bolt hole to hanger hole is 2 3/4" Shackle strap length is 3 1/4 So I'm a little concerned that the shackle length difference will not line up right on my trailer. Any further insight? Thanks. Sam

Kyle S.

5/6/2024

@Sam Apologies as I'm sure I'm missing something, but what shackle length difference are you referring to? Are you saying you would be using different shackle length than the 3-1/8 inch?

Sam

5/6/2024

@KyleS The specs sheet says the shackle strap length in the kit is 2 1/4", but the shackle length on my trailer is 3 1/4". Is there a kit with 3 1/4" shackle lengths? If I install shorter shackles I will have to torque down the springs to get them lined up with the holes and I don't really want to put them under a load just to get them hooked up. Sam

Kyle S.

5/6/2024

@Sam So the E-Z Flex Equalizers # K71-655-00 don't actually come with shackle straps, but there is a kit you can add that will work and has 3-1/8" straps, the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR76ZR.