lifting camper

michigancougar wrote:
need advice on adding blocks above the axles on the camper to level it - concerned about back bumper dragging on camper or refrigerator not working right at this angle . . . what have others done with this problem? if adding blocks how much can you add without problems - we plan on driving to alaska in 5 years with this rig

First, are the springs over, or under the axles. You'll gain about 4" if you "flip" the axles (mount the springs above the axle tube). You can gain another ~2" if you install a Correct Track axle alignment system. Beyond that, to do a =proper= job, you're looking at adding a sub-frame under the main frame, and a couple feet longer than the spring shackles. Most good shops will cross-brace this at the shackles, too. That's in an extreme case, though. Most people also have to add a 4-step entry step since they're so high. FWIW, my springs are under my axles and I tow about 3" nose high. Never even come close to scraping the bumper. Also, you'll gain some bed clearance, which is equally important. Post some pics of your suspension, and you'll get more advise.

Lyle

Looks like you might have 12 inches of clearance on your truck rails. I would lower that to about 6 inches and that might make enough difference...Had the same rig and that was how I lowered my front. Good Luck

thanks, the pin box is all the way up - axles are already under the springs - I will measure next time it is hooked up but gussing only about 6" max on bed to camper clearance .

is the 2" that the correct track set up be worth the effort?

I had a subframe added from a local welding shop. Here is what it looks like:

Since the axles are under the springs you will gain the 4" or so as stated above.
If needed you can then change over to the Correct-Trak system to gain the other 2".

jerry - just like you said the axle is under the spring - if you put the axle over the spring you lose 4" - I like that sub frame AZ!

AZ - did that change the way it pulls? any problems raising the center of gravity? trying to be informed going forward

Adding the lift didn't change how it tows at all. It just takes a little longer to extend the landing gear.

Pullrite also sells a set of lower profile "feet" that will drop your Superglide 1.5 inches. Part number is #2911 and I paid about $100.00 for them directly from Pullrite.

Thanks Gary, going to call them tomorrow - would be nice to not do any expensive mods to the camper - might trade it in a couple years and then would have to start all over again so will see if the 1.5" helps much first then decide on the welding mod or correct trak - heck the correctrack and the lower feet would make 3.5" difference together of the 6" I gained from the old truck!