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Swampman597
Explorer
Oct 27, 2014

Can a trailer be raised by just replacing the equalizer?

The new truck is higher than the older one and I'd like to raise the 5er about 2". I was told at a campground that just replacing the equalizer with a taller one would do it but wanted to get other th...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 27, 2014
If you don't have means of raising (repositioning) the eye ends of springs you won't gain much height changing equalizer.

But you can accomplish two things with an 'axle alignment kit'
Align the axles AND raise height 2"

Alignment Kit

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