Replacing leaf spring suspension bushings
Probably some of you new to travel trailers are not aware of the need to replace the 14 suspension bushings on the dual axle trailers. I replaced these at 14,724 miles and should have replaced them by...
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down home wrote:
When we had our Fifth wheel, with shocks discovered in conversation and looking at one that towables without shocks had considerable more shackle and bushing wear and springs sagged more from the extra movement and lots more tire wear on edgees.
Shock kit, better equalizers, wet boots, and crossmembers. Upgrades have been detailed around here.
My top of the heap Silver Streak came with all but the wet & equalizer upgrade. Shocks were optional in earlier model years.
But start by having alignment checked straight off dealer lot. That and proper grease plus bearing preset.
