kaiserrw wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has installed the EZ Flex Equilizer on a trailer with tandem AlKo axles on 35" spacing and a 4" equilizer. I spoke to a Dexter rep yesterday concerning which packaged parts would be appropriate and was told it is doubtful the system could be properly installed to work on my trailer.
Since my 5er does not have Dexter components under it, I can understand their reluctance to assure a potential customer their product will function as desired.
I have done the EZ flex on my Alko setup but not knowing exactly what you are referring to the 4" equalizer. You mean the monster vertical equalizer? Actually Dexter has one like that too. Is this the one you mean? This is a Dexter.
Mine are 32" nominal axle centers. This pic is before my alignment corrections.
And by using the EZ flex in place of the Alko equalizer which was wider left to right I lost some tire clearance, top of tire to bottom of fender. But I corrected for it on the hanger. This clearance issue was also altered by me going from 5,200# axles to 6,000# axles as the 6K's have a beefed up axle seat and drop the camper 1/4" The EZ flex dropped me 1/4" as well with the Alko equalizer so I had 1/2" to make back up.
The Alko laying over top of the Dexter
If you are referring to that 4” tall equalizer, you are going to have to do some hanger work similar to the work I did. But if you do, then the EZ flex should work. I doubt you can get it to work and not have a tire to fender issue on the pure stock configuration.
John
