Dexter EZ Flex upgrade improve towing

I self installed the Dexter system. Seems to ride better but I put on new springs at the same time so hard to tell what is what. I do like the heavy duty components.

Charlie D. wrote:
The one on the bottom of the first pictures have been known to rip out. There has been pictures on this and other forums about it.

Please explain. Could you supply a link?

Lynnmor wrote:

Charlie D. wrote:
The one on the bottom of the first pictures have been known to rip out. There has been pictures on this and other forums about it.

Please explain. Could you supply a link?

Did a LITTLE digging but did not find any pictures of the Equaflex failure but if you look at the thickness of the top of the bolt holes you will see that they are much thinner than the EZ Flex.

I believe you're correct: I seem to remember someone posting pictures of their Equaflex that has rusted badly and separated at the bolt hole.

If you look at the Lippert Equa-Flex and Dexter EZ-Flex equalizers side by side, you'll see how much more heavy duty the Dexter is. Our KZ TT came with the Equal-Flex and we had the dealer replace them with the Dexter ones which included wet bolts. The Lippert ones come with plastic bushings.

Wet bolts are definitely worthwhile. On a previous TT, they were all shot in just the trip from the factory to the west coast of Canada. I don't know if the Lippert "never fail" bushings are any good.

As far as ride, handling and "feel" goes, I don't think there'd be much of a noticeable difference between the two, although this comparison from Dexter shows their equalizer to be far superior to Lippert or Mor/Ryde.

This reminds me, we have a set of near-new Lippert equalizers I've got to get on ebay or CL....

Hi Guys, I'm assuming you where commenting on my pictures. Yes/No?

Charlie D. wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:

Charlie D. wrote:
The one on the bottom of the first pictures have been known to rip out. There has been pictures on this and other forums about it.

Please explain. Could you supply a link?

Did a LITTLE digging but did not find any pictures of the Equaflex failure but if you look at the thickness of the top of the bolt holes

you will see that they are much thinner than the EZ Flex.

fj12ryder wrote:
I believe you're correct: I seem to remember someone posting pictures of their Equaflex that has rusted badly and separated at the bolt hole.

Equaflex make 2 kinds, a lighter weight one and a large one. The one above is the large unit which is over rated for my TT. Technically the smaller one was rated enough but I did not like the looks of it and the size was not right for my application. I talked to Mobile Outfitters (the Lippert division who sells them) and they did not have a problem with me using the larger one.

I know about the rust deal and fully agree with that. I'm going to need to treat mine. The tear out, this is the 1st I hear of this.

If you look here, this is the orig Alko rigid equalizer which came out of mine. The Dexter rigid one is a different shape but the ends are as thin. NOTE: This is the smaller EZ flex in the background, not the larger EZ flex I show above. I have all 3....

I'm not doubting the Equaflex failure, however there may be more to it then the thickness. Bad casting?

Thanks for the heads up. I will start hunting.

John
John

Jay Pat wrote:
I had EZ flex and wet bushings installed this spring. I can't say that I have notice any change up in the pickup.
I had it installed by a mobile guy. Don't remember what I paid. Check book at home and I'm out on the road.
Pat

Found my work order with a mobile rv repair guy.
Took the 3 hours to install.
Service call: $ 75.00
3 hrs at $76.00 per hour-$288.00
Total $363.00

Work done at my house by appointment. I was right there to ask any questions I wanted to ask. I supplied the parts.
Pat