Put EZflex on the TT I just traded for a 5er (am I still allowed here under TTs?). Liked the result and want to do same to 5er. Trouble is it is Lippert suspension. Have looked at Equa-flex from Lippert that is quite a bit more expensive than the EZ flex that I know does work. Lucky to be able to say that I'm not too worried about the extra cost if the equaflex can outperform EZ flex.
5er is a KZ Sportsmen 23ft with a "tall tandem axle suspension". This means that the existing main assembly part (ie: the EZ flex or equaflex component)is taller than the EZ flex that would replace it. Hence my concern about reduced clearance and possibly parts hitting the frame under severe conditions
Now to my questions.
1. Will the EZ flex fit without reducing the clearance to wheel wells or possibly hit frame in extreme conditions. This I noticed had happened on my previous conversion.
2. Have considered an axle flip, as gap between trailer and pickup bed is barely 5" which is not as much clearance as I would like. Could raise ht of 5th wheel hitch in pickup bed but then trailer would not ride level. Flip would probably add 4".
3. If I did axle flip and installed EZ flex would one balance out the other somewhat and the trailer clearance would be sufficient for it to ride level with a little hitch adjustment. Or is this too much to ask for?
4. Dexter states for 33" spaced axles. Mine are 32" centres. Does this matter or is it an approximation? Lippert also states for 33" axle centres.
5. Has anyone used NEVER FAIL bushings from Lippert?
Was reading wet bolt installation instructions on Lippert's site and read that the bolts with serrated collars have to be driven into the bronze bushings. I am no mechanic but 2 things come to mind.
First, the serrations won't reach the bushing because the shackle( which is what the serrations are supposed to dig into) is in the way.
Second, I thought the whole point of the components were that the greased bolt is able to turn in the bushing. Reference is Lippert components Wet Bolt Installation sheet 0191. Please correct me if I've got this wrong.
Hope someone or many can provide me with some guidance. Don't have to be too concerned with what to do until spring anyway! Snow on the ground here this morning. Maybe I'll move to Florida!!
Take care.
