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Topic: Dexter HD Suspension & EZ-Flex Install (long w/ pictures)

Posted By: cooksvillewildcat on 10/05/08 09:51am

The installation photos were awesome - wish I could have seen them before my install.

Speaking of my install, I purchased and installed the Dexter EZ-Flex kit this summer on my Wildcat 5th wheel, but after installation I noticed I had some clearance issues with the shackles. The could potentially contact my propane pipe and my galley water waste pipe. I ended up taking the kit back off and installing the Trailair Equaflex kit because it was a closer match to my equalizers. The problem with my camper was that the equalizers were 4" tall and the EZ-Flex ones were shorter, so I lost clearance - about an inch and a half.

Since I had installed the EZ-Flex kit I could not return it (I knew that right away.)

Anyone know what I should do with the kit?? (it has been installed and removed from the camper, so there are marks on the parts ....)

I used the original bushings from the EZ-Flex kit for the Equalflex kit, so I also still have 8 new brass bushings and the additional wet bolts (from the Equaflex kit) as well as the Dexter HD shackles (these shackles would not work with the Equaflex due to their thickness, so I now have regular non-HD shackles on the 5th wheel..)

Mark
'05 Chevy Silverado 3500 D/A CC LB
Open Range RV Owners Forum - all can view
'10 Open Range 399 BHS
Reese 18K Signature Hitch
Prodigy brake controller

Posted By: LAdams on 10/06/08 12:26pm

Put it up for sale in the RV.Net Classifieds and/or Craig's List... Explain the scenario and be prepared to reduce your price from the original price you paid albeite the minimal usage as it has now become a "used" product...

Les

2000 Ford F-250SD, XLT, 4X4 Off Road, SuperCab
w/ 6.8L (415 C.I.) V-10/3:73LS/4R100
Banks Power Pack w/Trans Command & OttoMind
Sold Trailer - not RV'ing at this point in time

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HOME MADE WHEEL CHOCKS

Posted By: jkhnc on 10/14/08 08:09pm

Is it possible to purchase the kit for less than MSRP? I checked with Eastern Marine to see if they would discount a bit; no go.

Recommendations/suggestions?

I need the kit for 6K lbs. axles @ 33" spacing (Jayco 32BHDS)

Posted By: charmnharmon on 10/29/08 07:10am

How do you get the pilot bolt out. Is it easily removable. Would you reccommend that someone who is not a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination, but can think reasonably, tackle this project? Also which Harbor Freight model did you buy?
Thanks
Harmon

Posted By: LAdams on 11/01/08 02:44pm

Well Harmon,

Your going to need a little bit of mechanical apptitude but other than the fact your going to be lifting your #6000+ TT there is nothing daunting about the project...

By Piliot bolt I assume you meand the bolts holding the springs to the shackles... They come out with a little bit if effort, usually just a little hammering on the reverse side of the bolt...

HERE is the link to the ball joint removal tool that was referenced...

Les

Posted By: drodabaugh on 11/12/08 09:04am

jkhnc wrote:

I just listed a new 6k kit for 33" eyes in the classifieds section.

Posted By: gourmet on 12/30/08 01:04pm

Thank you for a wonderful article, as a novice I really appreciate your time and effort.

Posted By: bumpus4 on 01/02/09 05:03pm

I think I am going to install a suspension kit on my 30 ft copper canyon. The posted directions on this forum convienced me I could do it myself with a little help from my second born.

I also want to install shocks all around. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job and where do the shocks go.

I'm pushing 70 and don't want to overload my schroney knees, elbows, back, arms, neck, sides, ankles, toes, wrist, and other parts.

I know I can do the suspension kit but don't even know about shocks.
Is welding required for them.

Thanks to all of you for the good information. I printed of the pictures and they will be a great help.

Regards,
[email protected]

* This post was edited 01/11/09 02:47am by bumpus4 *

Posted By: crash0057 on 01/17/09 09:42am

I was looking at getting this done at a shop. But you just answered my questions. nice writeup and pics. i think i will do my own now thanks

Ken, wife,2 boxer pups
2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7 DC TRD SR5
2007 keystone outback 26RS
Reese Dual Cam Anti-Sway hitch
Prodigy Controller

Posted By: sbingham on 01/24/09 05:54pm

GREAT job with the how-to!

I installed shocks on my Nash 25S. Sure keeps things where they belong inside the trailer!!!!! One of my trailer repair techs (not the sharpest knife in the drawer) said thet were useless. Boy was he wrong! The little things can make a BIG difference.

Oh yeah, on my Nash 25S they are offered as an option so I simply called to get the model shock - and ordered a set. A BOLT on! Yeah.

Steve and Bobbie (and Shotgun - my 115 lb dog)
Down sized to a Nash 25S ">
My web page is www.dustylens.com

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