Roads report i80, i76, i70
EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT EDIT As pointed out numerous times, my assumptions about the i70 toll road are INCORRECT no need to pile on additional corrections EDIT E...
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dapperdan wrote:
Oh man sorry to hear about your rough luck in 70. Hopefully your damage isn't too extensive.
My little trailer is ready for more adventure - back on the road tomorrow early AM.
The repair guy was amazed how low-grade the factory suspension parts were. Super small gauge shackle hardware with grade 3 fastners, cheapo bushings and even the spring that broke was very thin and low quality steel (as evidenced by excessive rust after only 2 years use)
New 2040# triple leaf springs have been installed (a bit stiffer than the 1700# double leaf oem springs), new hanger hardware, shackle U bolts and a set of tires. Climbing back into the trailer after the suspension upgrade, I could really feel the difference - it doesn't shimmy and bounce at every footstep anymore.
Not a cheap repair but not super expensive - luckily the axle was undamaged, as was wheel well.
