EquaFlex Bushings

[TECMike]

My 2010 trailer came with the EquaFlex suspension with greaseable wetbolts and bronze bushings in the units. I ordered new EquaFlex components for both sides of the trailer today and they come with a composite or perhaps nylon bushings. Perhaps they are "NeverFail" bushings from Lippert..not sure.

Should I remove the old bronze bushings and wet bolts from my old units and reinstall them in the new units, or use the supplied composite/nylon bushings. If so, should I use the wet bolts or buy traditional spring/shackle bolts to use with the new composite/nylon looking bushings?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[TECMike]

The bronze bushings I ordered would not fit the holes in the new Equaflex units I received. They were too large.

So I ended up using the Neverfail bushings supplied with the units. Hope they hold up as well as the bronze bushings.

[TECMike]

We probably have 40k on our trailer, which we purchased new. The OE Equaflex units really have served us well. But they have taken a real beating absorbing potholes and I-40 rough roads over the years.

I have decided to replace the never-fail bushings with new bronze bushings and use my old wetbolts. And perhaps my wife and I can get a few more wonderful years out of it.

[dodge_guy]

TECMike wrote:
Rubber in OE Equaflex unit, after six years and many thousands of pleasurable miles, is wearing out. Therefore replacement is necessary.

Ah, OK. Was just wondering, I thought you were just thinking they needed to be replaced. I have heard of them wearing out.

[brulaz]

TECMike wrote:
My 2010 trailer came with the EquaFlex suspension with greaseable wetbolts and bronze bushings in the units. I ordered new EquaFlex components for both sides of the trailer today and they come with a composite or perhaps nylon bushings. Perhaps they are "NeverFail" bushings from Lippert..not sure.

Should I remove the old bronze bushings and wet bolts from my old units and reinstall them in the new units, or use the supplied composite/nylon bushings. If so, should I use the wet bolts or buy traditional spring/shackle bolts to use with the new composite/nylon looking bushings?

Thanks in advance for your help.

IIRC the NeverFail bushings are a dark plastic, the usual nylons are white.

If the bronze bushings and wet bolts are not worn, I would reuse them and save the new bushings. And check the shackles too.

[TECMike]

Rubber in OE Equaflex unit, after six years and many thousands of pleasurable miles, is wearing out. Therefore replacement is necessary.

[Lynnmor]

Ozlander wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
Why do you think you need to replace anything?

My thoughts exactly.

My guess is that he has a clue about how this stuff is made and wants to spend his vacation time in the RV rather than under it.

[Ozlander]

dodge guy wrote:
Why do you think you need to replace anything?

My thoughts exactly.

[carringb]

Trucks don't use greaseable bushings in their leaf springs. I think the never-lube bushings are probably the way to go.

[Lynnmor]

My Equa-Flex is the model that has one bolt at the bottom with an arm each way. It had brass bushings that were bone dry. A wet bolt has a hole that would be where the split is and all the grease would just come out between the two halves. I made a wet bolt with two holes that align with the bushings.

[bobndot]

if you google equal flex vs mor ryde suspensions, you will find more info .

here is an install thread.....
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/21609645/srt/pa/pging/1/page/33.cfm

[dodge_guy]

Why do you think you need to replace anything?

[Huntindog]

I have had the bronze bushings fail. I am now using the Never Fail ones. I have not seen a single report of the Never Fails... Failing.

One thing is certain. You cannot use the greaseable bolts with the NeverFails. It says so in the instructions.

I think the previous posters are thinking of the "stock"nylon bushings. The Never Fails are different, and relatively new to the market.

[jmtandem]

Keep the bronze bushings and grease blessed bolts.

x 3

[B_O__Plenty]

donn0128 wrote:
Keep the bronze bushings and grease blessed bolts.

X2! There are some people that have had the "Never Fail" bushings....fail.

B.O.