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Rev: 09.21.20
Equa-Flex
®
Triple Axle
Installation and Owner’s Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
CCD-0003474
Fig.5
Fig.6
6.
For Axle #1 and Axle #3, attach the leaf springs to the
hangers with shoulder bolts and nuts
(Figs.5 and 6)
.
7.
For Axle #2, attach the leaf spring to the fixed arm of
triple axle Equa-Flex equalizer configuration with shackle
bolt and nut
(Figs.5 and 6)
, included within kit.
NOTE:
For Axle #2, using kit #281314, when attaching
the leaf spring to the fixed arm, use the front spring eye
location, see the Parts List section for location.
NOTE:
A longer shoulder bolt MUST be used to attach the
leaf spring to the Equa-Flex fixed arm.
8.
For Axle #1, Axle #2 and Axle #3, attach all shackle
links to the Equa-Flex pivot arm bushings and the leaf
springs with shackle bolts and nuts
(Figs.5 and 6)
.
9.
Torque all nuts until they bottom out on the shoulder bolt
at 30-50 ft-lbs.
10.
If using the triple axle greaseable bolts with grease
fittings, use any multi-purpose grease marked with the
NLGI code of GC-LB.
11.
The installation of the LCI Equa-Flex Equalizer on a
triple axle trailer is now complete
(Figs.5 and 6)
.
12.
Lower the trailer evenly to the ground. Use care to
avoid jarring movement. The trailer must NOT be dropped
to the ground. Make sure the shackle links are upright
and located approximately in the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock
position
(Figs.5 and 6)
.
axle #1
axle #2
axle #3
axle #3
axle #2
axle #1
front of trailer
rear of trailer
rear of trailer
front of trailer
ROADSIDE VIEW OF TRAILER
CURBSIDE VIEW OF TRAILER
axles and wheels removed for clarity
axles and wheels removed for clarity
