Due to recent shoulder surgery, I had a friend who is a Master Ford mechanic come over and install my wet bolt kit on my Equaflex system on our new Sunnybrook Harmony.
First, I was surprised to learn there are five different Equaflex versions, according to their published pricing information, apparently for different weight trailers and number of axles.
Mine is is the EQ-4K, which is for lightweight trailers ranging from 4K-8K lbs.
My mechanic friend made the job look easy. I showed him this excellent and most helpful thread and he knew exactly what to do. He used his ball joint tool, similar to the Harbor Freight tool as shown above. Took him about four hours to complete both sides.
All of the bolts took grease, as they should, and the system worked fine. I could not tell any difference in ride quality, as my trailer came from the factory with the EquaFlex system. It still was as smooth as silk. I now have the comfort of knowing the bushings will never wear out and can now be lubricated.
Our trailer is a 2010 and had about 6K miles on it. The nylon bushings were still in OK, but starting to wear a little. Probably if my trailer were heavier, they would have shown more wear.
Just a note, the lady at TrailAir was most helpful and courteous. And extremely knowledgeable. Great customer service!
Mike
