Suspenson

Lynnmor wrote:
If you are SURE that there is no wear in the equalizers, then you don't need them.

I'll second this.

You need to measure the bore on the equalizer, a set of calipers will work if you don't have inside mic's.

Especially the center pin on the equalizer. That pin gets more motion and thus in many cases wears more.

If the equalizer hole is worn and not true round, the new bronze bushings will crack over time. Those thin bronze bushings need 100% support by the bore to not crack. In my book, 0.003" oval wear is not good. 0.005" and above is just plain bad.

As far as quality, I have used both the Dexter and the Mor-Ryde. Both are very good products.

If your nylon bushings are worn through, which can very well happen in 8,000 miles on a heavy tow hauler, odds are high the equalizer bore is going to be affected.

If you do not have the tools to measure with in 3 place decimal inches, (or 2 place metric) then just buy the new Dexter kit with the equalizer. The bronze is then already inserted when you get it.

HEADS up! Make sure you align the grease fittings holes correctly before inserting the spring pins in the hanger. 9:00 & 3:00, no 6:00. If not, the grease will not go in. And check that the spring/equalizer pin heads do not rotate in the hanger. If the hanger is worn and will not bit into the pin serrations, you need to address this. Pins that spin are no good for long term.

Hope this helps

John