Review of Dexter Axle Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - Leaf Springs - DX73QR Video

The Dexter Axle 7-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Hook End for 8,000-lb Trailer Axles, #DX73QR is 26-5/8" long overall and to the center of bolt is 11-1/2".

I confirmed with my contact at Dexter Axle that the grease zerk used in their EZ Lube spindles like #TRU74FR is a standard 1/4-inch pipe thread fitting that you can replace with an item like #Gzerk. Your local hardware store may have one too. You…

The reference to 4 leaf springs is the quantity of leaf springs the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit, part #AP216-H238. Since it is for a tandem set up you would need to use 4 different leaf springs that are designed for axles up to 8,000 lbs…

Based on the number you listed the correct hub/drum you need is the part #8-219-9UC3 which is a Dexter hub for 5,200-7,000 lb trailer axles that have an 8 on 6-1/2 inch bolt pattern.

The Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-219-4UC3 fits a standard #42 Spindle #TRU57FR. While the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-219-4UC3-EZ fits a E-Z Lube #42 Spindle #TRU37FR. You will need to select the appropriate assembly based on…

Installing brass bushings of the proper inner and outer diameter and length is possible. In my experience brass bushings do not last any longer than nylon bushings and they are much harder to find in the correct size. At this time we do not carry…

The picture with the torn up bushing looks like the eye of your slipper spring. Is that correct? If so, it is coming undone and probably the reason you're having this problem. It should be enclosed and not look similar to the hook on the end of…

This typically occurs because of a blown or missing fuse in location J01 in the TIPM box located near the battery. The fuse is a green 40 amp cartridge type fuse. If the existing fuse is blown, be sure to check the power feed circuit on the trailer,…

The Center Hanger for TruRyde Equalizer #TRHG291-C is specifically designed to be used with the Equalizer for 2" Wide Slipper Springs #TREQ4541. This is designed to work with trailer axles from 6,000-8,000lbs. The Redline Center Hanger for…

The bearings you need are #387A for the inner bearing, #25580 for the outer bearing, and for the seal #10-51 since we know you have a 10k Dexter axle. For brake assemblies you'd need the part #23-450 for the left hand side and part #23-451 for…

The stop light switch wire on your 2017 GMC Savana Van should be located up under your dash, tapped to the three or four other wires that you need to install a brake controller; power, ground, and brake output. These wires have blunt cut ends and may…

For some vehicles there is an install harness that will allows for a quick brake controller install, but not all vehicles come equipped with this. Your 2017 GMC Savana does not have this and you'd have to hardwire in a controller. Vehicles with…