Trailer Suspension Upgrades

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I've seen a few on here but maybe they were lost.

Looking for suspension upgrades on my trailer (22'Carson Racer).  The trailer 'kicks" back a lot on road joints and potholes.  More so than I would expect it to.  Anything I can do?  

If anyone has done upgrades, was it worth the money as in "OH MY GOD!!!  THIS IS THE BEST EVER!!!" or was it just , "yeah, it's a little better..."

I've been looking at these...is there a better brand over others?

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/MORryde/MR27ZR.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3HKZV6wUd0mDhQsqfYnPKkx0iwKBOrfTuWoX-7iMdI7ZNQ5_CC5MuhoC-ZMQAvD_BwE

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/K71-652-00.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3EQiQwb6A2HKUCximPhY6Rm-YOBBSqj5U2ISG3JFuOdJ_XNEGE7JWhoCYooQAvD_BwE


@TheLatinLover Didn't you do something like this?  How would you rate it?  Worth it?

 
Mac said:
I've seen a few on here but maybe they were lost.

Looking for suspension upgrades on my trailer (22'Carson Racer).  The trailer 'kicks" back a lot on road joints and potholes.  More so than I would expect it to.  Anything I can do?  

If anyone has done upgrades, was it worth the money as in "OH MY GOD!!!  THIS IS THE BEST EVER!!!" or was it just , "yeah, it's a little better..."

I've been looking at these...is there a better brand over others?

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/MORryde/MR27ZR.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3HKZV6wUd0mDhQsqfYnPKkx0iwKBOrfTuWoX-7iMdI7ZNQ5_CC5MuhoC-ZMQAvD_BwE

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/K71-652-00.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3EQiQwb6A2HKUCximPhY6Rm-YOBBSqj5U2ISG3JFuOdJ_XNEGE7JWhoCYooQAvD_BwE


@TheLatinLover Didn't you do something like this?  How would you rate it?  Worth it?
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I don't recall the name but yes, and it made a significant improvement.

 
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Mac said:
I've seen a few on here but maybe they were lost.

Looking for suspension upgrades on my trailer (22'Carson Racer).  The trailer 'kicks" back a lot on road joints and potholes.  More so than I would expect it to.  Anything I can do?  

If anyone has done upgrades, was it worth the money as in "OH MY GOD!!!  THIS IS THE BEST EVER!!!" or was it just , "yeah, it's a little better..."

I've been looking at these...is there a better brand over others?

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/MORryde/MR27ZR.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3HKZV6wUd0mDhQsqfYnPKkx0iwKBOrfTuWoX-7iMdI7ZNQ5_CC5MuhoC-ZMQAvD_BwE

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Dexter/K71-652-00.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwvrOpBhBdEiwAR58-3EQiQwb6A2HKUCximPhY6Rm-YOBBSqj5U2ISG3JFuOdJ_XNEGE7JWhoCYooQAvD_BwE


@TheLatinLover Didn't you do something like this?  How would you rate it?  Worth it?
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I installed the EZ Flex on my old 5th wheel. It made a noticeable difference. It was a heavy triple axle rig tho. I'd think the moryde or road armor unit would probably be the ticket for your trailer.

 
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I have 2 flatbeds and an enclosed on my fleet. Flatbeds and can 4-5k miles each month and thw enclosed does around 2k miles. I installed the Dexter equalizers installed on both flatbeds and I could feel a difference but my son, who does the most driving said it feels the same to him. I really wanted thicker Hangar tabs and greaseable hardware. 

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L.R.S. said:
I have 2 flatbeds and an enclosed on my fleet. Flatbeds and can 4-5k miles each month and thw enclosed does around 2k miles. I installed the Dexter equalizers installed on both flatbeds and I could feel a difference but my son, who does the most driving said it feels the same to him. I really wanted thicker Hangar tabs and greaseable hardware. 

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I have 7K axles. The Dexter setups I saw were for 8K.  Any difference?

 
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heavy duty shackle kit with bronze bushings and wet bolts

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the old Weekend warrior treatment always helps sway.  Tube welded side to side at the spring hangers.,

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That's a great idea. I needed my deck lifted a couple inches and had my repair shop weld on drop brackets. Easily gave an extra 2" between the deck and tires.

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So this just threw a wrench in my plans...

I have torsion axles.   I don't have leafs.

Anyone have any input on upgrading the ride for those?  The cost is double for components from what I can see.

 
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Mac said:
So this just threw a wrench in my plans...

I have torsion axles.   I don't have leafs.

Anyone have any input on upgrading the ride for those?  The cost is double for components from what I can see.
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I'm out, got no experience with those.  

 
Mac said:
So this just threw a wrench in my plans...

I have torsion axles.   I don't have leafs.

Anyone have any input on upgrading the ride for those?  The cost is double for components from what I can see.
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Torsion axles are better than leaf spring axles. 

 
All my trailers have been torsion axle trailers and never had any towing issues. Only thing I can think of for what you describe is making sure trailer is level, so one axle isn't caring more load then the other.

 
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I like Torsion axles better myself for ride quality, and I heard they don't require maibtence like leaf spring axles, no metal on metal contact and they are way quieter - maybe  they are just too heavy?  and weighed does not make a difference from empty

 A 22' trailer  I would think 7K axles are overkill. Most enclosed have 3500 axles or 5200lb axles after all how much can you carry in a 22' ?

 
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Fullthrottleguy said:
I like Torsion axles better myself for ride quality, and I heard they don't require maibtence like leaf spring axles, no metal on metal contact and they are way quieter - maybe  they are just too heavy?  and weighed does not make a difference from empty

 A 22' trailer  I would think 7K axles are overkill. Most enclosed have 3500 axles or 5200lb axles after all how much can you carry in a 22' ?
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I had Universal Trailers build me a 20' enclosed last year. I upgraded to the 7k 8 lug axles. I think it was $1500 upgrade. Worth it to know I will not overload them.

 
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