Pointing down between the tires he said, "I didn't want anyone to hear me, but you've got a problem." Sure enough, the nut was long gone and that bolt was hanging be two threads. He then motioned for me to follow him around to the street side of the trailer. While I was talking to some other folks he came back and stood there patiently until I was finished. There was one guy that hung around and looked at mine for about an hour. We had thousands of people come to us and view the four we had on display. We were there to represent Oliver and show off the brand.
The nut was no where to be found, and only two threads of the bolt kept the EZ Flex.Ī group of us attended the 50th anniversary of the Boler fiberglass trailer in Winnipeg in 2018. My EZ Flex heart bolt also came loose last year. That would be the desirable alternative to replacing the whole equalizer though. I don’t think Dexter will supply just the steel bushing as an individual part because replacement requires specialized shop equipment and tools. Worst case could be replacement of the complete EZ-Flex and/or frame hanger repair or replacement. Then, if neither of these conditions exists, you may get by with just replacing the bolt and nut. I would recommend removing the EZ-Flex and inspecting the hanger and steel bushing to see if either hole is out of round and/or enlarged. Hopefully the frame hanger will not have been destroyed by the rotating serrations of the center bolt. This un-lubricated bearing contact will tend to rotate the center bolt, which will in turn eventually loosen the prevailing torque locking nut. The center bolt now becomes the pivot point for the entire equalizer assembly as a single unit. If the EZ-Flex center bolt is not properly torqued to the 65-75 ft lb specification, the steel center bushing that is supposed to provide the lubricated pivot point for the two individual arms, will not be held stationary allowing it to rotate directly on the un-lubricated center bolt. I know from experience that there is a disconnect somewhere as to how this bolt should be torqued. the EZ Flex heart bold would have fallen out with potentially disasterous consequences.Įveryone who has the EZ-Flex equalizer needs to read the following explanation I put together for this condition.
Had Ollie been moving faster and gone "Negative". Fortunately a disaster was avoided by my going dead slow up a steep grade. The nut was no where to be found, and only two threads of the bolt kept the EZ Flex from droping down off the frame mounts. Other Owners: If this has happened to you, or know of other incidents, please reply to this issue. Now it appears that there may be at least two of us.īack of Beyone: Please confirm that it was the heart bolt that failed. When I talked to Jason and Dexter, neither had any knowledge of such an event happening in an OE2. the EZ Flex heart bold would have fallen out with potentially disasterous consequences. My EZ Flex heart bolt also came loose in 2018. I tried to tighten it - but the bolt would not hold torque, RB
Please call or email us to show you and inform you of the differences in other brand trailers.ĬURRENT SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE IS $105,124.00īuy from Wasko’s Automotive Service and Sales, Inc.I know I saw this before but could not find the thread.Īnyways, I went to grease the Ollie and found the left bolt/nut that secures the equalizer to the frame hanging by a tread - literally. These completely new Redesigned models are poised to become industry leaders in the horse trailer market with their impressive style as well as their Quality Materials, Workmanship, Affordability, and with MORE standard options vs. We are extremely pleased to announce the new 2021 Stampede Models from Merhow. Ĭharcoal Grey Exterior, Stainless Steel Nose, Aluminum Butt & Chest Bar, Dual Hydraulic Jacks, Porcelain Toilet, Convection Microwave, Led Light Strip Under Awning, 10 gal. 2022 Merhow Stampede 8314-B RWS Floor Plan
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