Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit Review Video

Hey Jaime, yes you can replace your 25-1/4 inch 3,500 lb axle leaf springs with a 5k rated axle spring like the part #e44SR. This will increase the suspension's weight capacity and might make the ride quality a little rougher but it would fit…

You are 100% correct! The closest match and best option to upgrade your 7.50-16 LT bias ply tires, is going to be an ST235/85-16 radial tire, like the Kenda Karrier #AM32743B you were checking out. This tire is pre-mounted on a 16 inch diameter by…

Nope, heavy-duty shackle straps are either 2-1/4" or 3-1/8", so the closest heavy-duty shackle strap to 2-3/4" would be the the 3-1/8" long, 1/2" thick Dexter Heavy-Duty Shackle Link #DX55FR. This option…

The bushing on the Rear Hanger with Bushing #30-20 has a 9/16" diameter and is 1-3/4" long so you'll need to use one of the bushings in the Dexter Bronze Bushings Kit #K71-291-00 as a replacement.

The 1/4 inch shackle strap difference With the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit, Item #K71-449-00, will make a slight difference but should not be a problem. I certainly would not go with anything that is greater than 1/4 inch difference. The…

The Moryde wet bolts #MR52HR use a standard 1/4"-28 thread for the zerk fittings.

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye…

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

To determine if you will be able to use the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e47SR you will need to measure your current leaf springs. Unfortunately, I have no way to lookup what leaf springs your 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Light 1855RB would have come with from…

The part number 8-245 is an obsolete part number but I was able to find some info on it. It was basically a 3,500 lb hub and drum that fit a 84 spindle. Because of that we have a solution that will fit. The part #AKHD-545-35-K is a 3,500 lb hub/drum…

Yes the 4,000-lb leaf spring is compatible with a 3,500-lb axle. There are a couple of important measurements. Spacing from eye to eye on the spring when unloaded with no weight on the axle. Inner eye diameter of the spring roll Spring width from…

Before spending a lot of money on a trailer overhaul let's first look at the reasons tires blow. Basically, trailer tires blow from excessive heat or overloading. Excessive heat can come from running the tires faster than they are rated for,…