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I have a 2022 Elite II. Prior to this time I have had my leaf springs and ez flex hanger zerks greased by trailer service departments. Today as I prepped to do the the 16 zerks (8 on each side) myself I determined that I have 8 on one side and six on the other. On one side the two ez flex hanger zerks are missing; I have just the 6 leaf spring shackle zerks! It would certainly appear I purchased an incorrectly assembled Oliver suspension system. 

I will call Oliver on Monday, but I am just outside of my two warranty period and I am assuming I am on my own even though I just discovered their assembly error.

Any thoughts, advice, sympathy and/or empathy?

Thanks. 

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34 minutes ago, Gliddenwoods said:

I will call Oliver on Monday, but I am just outside of my two warranty period and I am assuming I am on my own even though I just discovered their assembly error.

Any thoughts, advice, sympathy and/or empathy?

While not guaranteed, I would not sweat the being just outside the two year warranty period.  If, indeed, this was Oliver's error, I be willing to bet that they will make you "good" regardless of the warranty having expired.  On the other hand, if it is just a case of the zerks missing, it is certainly possible that they became dislodged or broken and, therefore, the "fault" would/should not be laid at the door of Oliver.  Simply put, Oliver should/would not be held responsible for those things that are entirely out of their direct control.  Unfortunately, I'm not too sure just how one might go about proving and/or disproving that the zerks were not or were in the appropriate positions at the time of delivery.

My experience would suggest that if you "even handedly" made your case and could show reasonable "proof" that the zerks were not where they should have been then Oliver will most likely take care of you.  Of course in this case it helps that zerks are not very expensive.  On the other hand, if there is no place for the zerks that should be there, this is ,obviously, easy to prove and, again, I believe that Oliver will take care of you.

Good luck!

Bill

p.s.  In my business dealings and general discussions with the staff at Oliver, I've found that a professional even handed approach tends to be received much better than what might be considered an angry confrontational approach.

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I had a zerk come off in my hand while greasing a year or so ago.  I too was just outside warranty and about to leave on a trip so I did not contact Oliver.  I managed to get a new one and got it in the hole but I am pretty sure it is cross threaded.  I am not sure the threads were ever right - thus it coming off in my hand.  As ugly as it was there is so little clearance under there that I couldn't see how I could do any better without unhooking the axles.  So I am not surprised you are finding missing zerks.  You should be able to get new ones and thread them in but it is very tight quarters under there as you probably know.  Very hard to get a wrench on the zerk to tighten.

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Posted

FloraFauna & Bill,

Thanks for your replies. I understand that Dexter makes ex flex with and without zerks. I assumed that my Oliver had the ez flex without zerks as Oliver used in the past. You both raised a different possible answer that my ez flex once had zerks but both have become loose and fallen out.

Interesting different answer and warrants inspection...

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Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted (edited)
4 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:

Any thoughts, advice...

The Dexter EZ Flex always comes with two Zerk grease fittings (by design, one for each lever)! Also, your left and right side equalizers must be the same!

This is NOT an OTT Service issue, no reason for a Service Ticket or warranty claim.

Instead of thought spent in how this might have happened, you merely need to purchase the two missing fittings ($10 +/-) and screw them into place! 😎

I have recently removed the OEM suspension from our Oliver and have these parts, EX Flex Equalizers included, in my shed. If you'd like I would measure the thread size and pitch of the required grease fittings and let you know the correct parts to purchase.

Just let me know. Best wishes, JD

 

Dexter EZ Flex Cock-Eyed Bushing.jpg

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Posted
5 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:

FloraFauna & Bill,

Thanks for your replies. I understand that Dexter makes ex flex with and without zerks. I assumed that my Oliver had the ez flex without zerks as Oliver used in the past. You both raised a different possible answer that my ez flex once had zerks but both have become loose and fallen out.

Interesting different answer and warrants inspection...

To the best of my knowledge, Oliver NEVER used an EZ-Flex without zerks. Are you saying there are no tapped holes in the equalizer? If there are holes, I stand by the answer I gave you on Facebook, they either broke off or came unscrewed and fell out. Either way to properly replace the zerks, you will have to drop the equalizer to properly service the zerks.

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Posted
9 hours ago, jd1923 said:

The Dexter EZ Flex always comes with two Zerk grease fittings (by design, one for each lever)! Also, your left and right side equalizers must be the same!

This is NOT an OTT Service issue, no reason for a Service Ticket or warranty claim.

Instead of thought spent in how this might have happened, you merely need to purchase the two missing fittings ($10 +/-) and screw them into place! 😎

I have recently removed the OEM suspension from our Oliver and have these parts, EX Flex Equalizers included, in my shed. If you'd like I would measure the thread size and pitch of the required grease fittings and let you know the correct parts to purchase.

Just let me know. Best wishes, JD

 

Dexter EZ Flex Cock-Eyed Bushing.jpg

Please do measure the thread size and pitch as offered.

Thank-you.

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

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6 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

To the best of my knowledge, Oliver NEVER used an EZ-Flex without zerks. Are you saying there are no tapped holes in the equalizer? If there are holes, I stand by the answer I gave you on Facebook, they either broke off or came unscrewed and fell out. Either way to properly replace the zerks, you will have to drop the equalizer to properly service the zerks.

Any advice on how to drop the equalizer? Am I correct that when I jack-up both wheels off the ground (and secure the trailer) will it be safe to release the leaf spring bolts to the equalizer?

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted (edited)
9 hours ago, jd1923 said:

I would measure the thread size and pitch of the required grease fittings and let you know the correct parts to purchase.

This is an important measure! As strange as this may sound, when replacing all of my stock zerks with SS 45° fittings I found that two different thread sizes were used in my Dexter suspension setup (random wet bolts). The majority were SAE 1/4-28, but a few were Metric M6x1mm. I couldn’t imagine why some seemed to be cross-threading, but never put the wrench to them only finger tightening. My seldom used thread pitch gauge came in very handy this go! 

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11 minutes ago, Ronbrink said:

This is an important measure! As strange as this may sound, when replacing all of my stock zerks with SS 45° fittings I found that two different thread sizes were used in my Dexter suspension setup (random wet bolts). The majority were SAE 1/4-28, but a few were Metric M6x1mm. I couldn’t imagine why some seemed to be cross-threading, but never put the wrench to them only finger tightening. My seldom used thread pitch gauge came in very handy this go! 

If you recall; which Dexter zerks were what thread size?

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

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16 minutes ago, Gliddenwoods said:

If you recall; which Dexter zerks were what thread size?

The front and rear leaf spring hanger wet bolts were Metric and a few of the center hanger bolts, as well; random and one off for sure. I did not replace the stock EZ Flex zerks, being 45° fittings already, so really can’t say what thread size they are. 

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Ron and Brooxie | Clear Lake (Houston), Texas

2020 OLEll, Twin, 579:

No installed solar, dual 30# propane tanks w/GasStop safety devices, Renogy 40A DC-DC charger, 460Ah LFP battery bank/Victron SmartShunt, auxiliary Cerbo-S GX/Victron 30A Blue Smart IP22 Charger combo, interior mounted Hughes Autoformer, twin independent sliding Lagun mount tables, extended dinette table and pantry landing, tongue-mounted hoist, Beech Lane refrigerator Ventilation/Evaporate Coil fans, metal valve stems with TST cap sensors and signal repeater, Waste Master sewer hose management system, Dreiha Atmos 4.4 A/C upgrade/Ceilo Breez Max thermostat, FlagpoleBuddy Starlink Mini suction mount kit.

2019 GMC Savana 2500 Cargo Work Van:

Explorer Limited SE, Low-Top 7 Passenger van conversion, 6.0L V8 Vortec, 6-Speed Automatic, RWD; Air-Lift LoadLifter air suspension/WirelessAir compressor; Bilstein B6 4600 Series shocks; metal valve stems for TST tire pressure monitoring system; Buyers Products cargo containment boxes/DC Cargo securement system; rear bumper DC-DC Anderson power cable outlet; 100Ah 12V portable power station/Dometic CFX 75L Dual Zone cooler; front 2” receiver hitch/QuikrStuff Mach2 double bike rack; Mechman 320A high output alternator; Starlink Mini/Veritas Vans magnetic mount.

Posted
14 hours ago, FloraFauna said:

I had a zerk come off in my hand while greasing a year or so ago.  I too was just outside warranty and about to leave on a trip so I did not contact Oliver.  I managed to get a new one and got it in the hole but I am pretty sure it is cross threaded.  I am not sure the threads were ever right - thus it coming off in my hand.  As ugly as it was there is so little clearance under there that I couldn't see how I could do any better without unhooking the axles.  So I am not surprised you are finding missing zerks.  You should be able to get new ones and thread them in but it is very tight quarters under there as you probably know.  Very hard to get a wrench on the zerk to tighten.

Morning. Were you able to replace/tighten the zerks without unhooking the axles? 

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted

The collective Forum wisdom is correct. Upon taking off the tires for a better view there are no zerks but there appears to be zerk sockets.

Now collect the tools and parts for the project in a couple days.

Any further zerk replacement project advice?

Thanks to all.

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2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted
21 minutes ago, Gliddenwoods said:

The collective Forum wisdom is correct. Upon taking off the tires for a better view there are no zerks but there appears to be zerk sockets.

Now collect the tools and parts for the project in a couple days.

Any further zerk replacement project advice?

Thanks to all.

 

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Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

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Posted (edited)
1 hour ago, Gliddenwoods said:

Any further zerk replacement project advice?

Given your picture, if it were mine, I'd break out the Q-tips and clean those small holes really well.  Then - assuming that I could see threads in there - I'd remove one of the zerks from the other EZ Flex, clean it and take it to the local NAPA store.  They should be able to get you a couple of exact replacements.  Then I'd drive home and using only my fingers I'd see if these new zerks would thread into the existing holes.  If they do then the job is basically complete.

Bill

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2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist"

Near Asheville, NC

Posted
18 minutes ago, topgun2 said:

Given you picture, if it were mine, I'd break out the Q-tips and clean those small holes really well.  Then - assuming that I could see threads in there - I'd remove one of the zerks from the other EZ Flex, clean it and take it to the local NAPA store.  They should be able to get you a couple of exact replacements.  Then I'd drive home and using only my fingers I'd see if these new zerks would thread into the existing holes.  If they do then the job is basically complete.

Bill

I agree. However fate has sent me in that direction already. 

I decided to clean and inspect the other side. While cleaning I notice one zerk was on an odd direction. It was so loose it came off in my hand; not broken...just that loose!

I tested it on the first side by hand it fit fine.So tomorrow to the parts store I go with my sample zerk. 

Dumb luck is important in life. 

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Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted

I'd be suspicious of the RV shops that did your prior lube service, too. Unless the zerks just fell out after the last service, this is something they would have noticed if they did the work and should have told you about (or offered to fix).

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Posted (edited)
6 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:

Please do measure the thread size and pitch as offered. Thank-you.

I removed a Zerk fitting from the Dexter EZ Flex equalizer that OTT installed in our hull during service in 2018 (they should still be the same).

The four (4) grease fittings that fit the EZ Flex equalizers are 45-angle with 1/4"-28 threads. This Amazon link shows the correct size and shape (taller post style), but not sure of the quality of this product (but likely a fine replacement):

https://www.amazon.com/Plews-11-105-Grease-Fitting/dp/B000SL2M0M/

I needed the same kind for the wet-bolts Alcan supplied and I ordered Dorman AutoGrade 1/4-28 Inch Grease Fitting - 852-703  from O'Reilly's.

6 hours ago, Ronbrink said:

The majority were SAE 1/4-28, but a few were Metric M6x1mm.

Ron is correct. The fittings for the equalizers are as spec'd above. The fittings for the wet-bolts are the smaller straight M6x1mm fittings (turn with an 8mm wrench).

2 hours ago, topgun2 said:

I'd remove one of the zerks from the other EZ Flex, clean it and take it to the local NAPA store.

This would work if you have an old-school local Napa that's been around for decades with the old-timers still working! When I ordered mine from O'Reilly's the sales person wanted to show me the assortment kits. They had 10 different assortments, none of what I needed and she had no idea!

12 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

to properly replace the zerks, you will have to drop the equalizer

This may be true! And if you must do so, after removing both wheels on one side, TV attached for safety, just remove the equalizer center bolt and drop both axles enough to clear the top of the equalizer. Do NOT remove the wet-bolts as you will have trouble re-aligning them to remount!

If it was me, and you are also very good with your hands and wrenching, I would try to thread the new fittings in without disassembly! You still want the wheels off to get your body closer to the work. Using your fingers get the new fitting started. Then with the smallest open-ended 10mm wrench you have, start to tighten. You must tighten as far as the wrench can go in the small opening, then turn the wrench upside down which changes the angle of the head of the wrench. Keep flipping the wrench over and over and be patient! 😎

I believe these are prone to falling out because the installers point the fittings outward and they are not tightened down to the base. Therefore they are not torqued in place, the threads are basically lose to start!

1 hour ago, Steph and Dud B said:

I'd be suspicious of the RV shops that did your prior lube service, too. Unless the zerks just fell out after the last service, this is something they would have noticed if they did the work and should have told you about (or offered to fix).

Given you job-out this kind of work...
Buy your new fittings, take parts and trailer to your service shop and ask them to install them! They should offer to do this at no charge, given you have used their services regularly and yes, they should have tightened them or made you aware they were missing!

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53 minutes ago, jd1923 said:

I removed a Zerk fitting from the Dexter EZ Flex equalizer that OTT installed in our hull during service in 2018 (they should still be the same).

The four (4) grease fittings that fit the EZ Flex equalizers are 45-angle with 1/4"-28 threads. This Amazon link shows the correct size and shape (taller post style), but not sure of the quality of this product (but likely a fine replacement):

https://www.amazon.com/Plews-11-105-Grease-Fitting/dp/B000SL2M0M/

I needed the same kind for the wet-bolts Alcan supplied and I ordered Dorman AutoGrade 1/4-28 Inch Grease Fitting - 852-703  from O'Reilly's.

Ron is correct. The fittings for the equalizers are as spec'd above. The fittings for the wet-bolts are the smaller straight M6x1mm fittings (turn with an 8mm wrench).

This would work if you have an old-school local Napa that's been around for decades with the old-timers still working! When I ordered mine from O'Reilly's the sales person wanted to show me the assortment kits. They had 10 different assortments, none of what I needed and she had no idea!

This may be true! And if you must do so, after removing both wheels on one side, TV attached for safety, just remove the equalizer center bolt and drop both axles enough to clear the top of the equalizer. Do NOT remove the wet-bolts as you will have trouble re-aligning them to remount!

If it was me, and you are also very good with your hands and wrenching, I would try to thread the new fittings in without disassembly! You still want the wheels off to get your body closer to the work. Using your fingers get the new fitting started. Then with the smallest open-ended 10mm wrench you have, start to tighten. You must tighten as far as the wrench can go in the small opening, then turn the wrench upside down which changes the angle of the head of the wrench. Keep flipping the wrench over and over and be patient! 😎

I believe these are prone to falling out because the installers point the fittings outward and they are not tightened down to the base. Therefore they are not torqued in place, the threads are basically lose to start!

Given you job-out this kind of work...
Buy your new fittings, take parts and trailer to your service shop and ask them to install them! They should offer to do this at no charge, given you have used their services regularly and yes, they should have tightened them or made you aware they were missing!

Not that I job-out this kind og work. It has been that paired with other work and mostly while traveling. Should be fine...

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Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted

ScubaRx

While cleaning the area today I thought when I have the parts I would give it a go without dropping the equalizer. Previous comments made that sound impossible...but still will try. Still flexible with long fingers...

You recommended not disconnecting the leaf springs but rather just the center equalizer bolt. Sounds good. Have you done this? Has anyone else?

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted
6 hours ago, topgun2 said:

Given your picture, if it were mine, I'd break out the Q-tips and clean those small holes really well.  Then - assuming that I could see threads in there - I'd remove one of the zerks from the other EZ Flex, clean it and take it to the local NAPA store.  They should be able to get you a couple of exact replacements.  Then I'd drive home and using only my fingers I'd see if these new zerks would thread into the existing holes.  If they do then the job is basically complete.

Bill

 

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted

One last question to all who have been so helpful.

Should I release the leaf spring shackles on one side of the equalizer to drop/lower the equalizer to install new zerks?

OR

Should I remove the equalizer hanger bracket center bolt to drop/lower the equalizer to install the new zerks?

(I am still going to try to install the zerks without lowering the equalizer...but I know that likely will not work.)

Thanks to all.

 

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

Posted
10 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:

Morning. Were you able to replace/tighten the zerks without unhooking the axles? 

Yes, I did (not unhook the axles) but it was very difficult.  I measured the old zerk very carefully because I still had it.  But it was NOT a matter of just screwing it back in.  I believe the threads were not right from the get-go.  I ultimately got a 90-degree zerk in the hole and somewhat tightened - it works and at a better angle than the 45 degree zerk.  Not enough clearance to retap the hole without unhooking the axles which would have put this repair into a whole different realm of time and effort. So, I will live with my likely cross-threaded zerk until I need to do something else with it.  Good luck.  Hard on my old body working under the trailer.

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2023 Legacy Elite II - Twin Bed - Hull #1394

TV - 2020 Silverado 2500 Duramax 4x4

Posted (edited)
5 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:

Have you done this? Has anybody else?

Yes, see link below! You're Welcome! 🤣 

I can understand that full-timers must get service on the road, but having service done on the road is not a good idea if at all possible to avoid! Hence your situation. I do 98% of my work myself, out of my garage, and it bothers me to have someone else touch my prize possessions, those who generally do not care! 🤣

Given service "mostly while traveling" you cannot go back to ask them to correct their work. Simply buy the correct grease fittings and get them installed.

 

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3 hours ago, Gliddenwoods said:

 

Jd123

I have done a fair amount of auto/truck work over the years so this project is doable.

At this point I am really trying to decide to lower the equalizer by removing the equalizer hanging bracket bolt OR remove the leaf spring connection to the equalizer to lower the equalizer.

Your thoughts?

2022 Oliver Legacy Elite II, Hull 1242, 9/26/22

Lithium Platinum Power/Solar Package

Tow with Supercrew Cab 2019 F-150 4 x4, 5.0L 4-Valve V8 with 3.73 axle ratio & 157" wheelbase.

F-150 GCWR of 16,900 lbs with maximum load trailer of 11,500 lbs.

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