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Mar 05, 2020

MOR Ryde X Factor Frame Strengthening

I have a 2018 Open Range 374BHS. This unit has the Equaflex equalizers and correct track spring hangers. Within the last 3 years I easily have 10k miles probably closer to 15k miles as the unit just came back from the factor for 2 sidewall replacements. I'm not full timer but do take it out quite regularly from April to Nov, as much as the North East weather allows.

I am looking to add the MorRyde Xfactors to all 3 spring hangers. I would be installing these in conjunction with a MorRyde heavy duty shackle and wet bolt kit. Planning on reusing my current equaflex equalizers. I'm also thinking of just using angle iron and welding into place, much cheaper but not removable and probably voids frame warranty. Anyone have issues with self install supports?

These new kits would work if I decided to upgrade to the SRE 4000 later on but I'm not disappointed in the current equaflex so leaving this as is saves me about $400. I have 4 new Saliun tires but they are not currently installed. Has anyone had any issues with the spring hangers after installing the xfactor? I've seen a few failures on the Open Range page so I'm trying to catch this prior one. Brakes and bearings will be addressed during install. Anything else to consider?

  • Lynnmor wrote:


    Here ya go, shock kit and trusses that I built:



    Looks great! Thanks


    lenr wrote:
    I installed after-market Correct Track and Equa-Flex on a prior trailer. I never noticed an improvement by the Equa-Flex (from a solid equalizer), and the Correct Track’s extra leverage all but ripped a spring hanger off during panic braking. Next was SRE4000 and riser tubes installed by MORRyde. SRE4000 was night and day difference—great.... Note: when OP gets around to the SRE4000 it will raise the trailer about 1”. For me that helped level the fifth wheel and allow for larger, higher capacity, tires.


    Good info, thanks. I have the equa flex and trail air hitch so I feel practically nothing besides the actual pin weight. The ride couldn't improve much from whats translated into the truck. Doesnt mean the sre4000 wont drastically help the trailers ride and lessen frame damages. My trailer has tall headroom in bedroom which translates to a lower hitch height and me towing slightly nose high with only 6" of clearance. The extra inch in height is another benefit I was hoping for.
  • My mistake, they do make the X-Factor for Correct Track hangers.
  • garyp4951 wrote:
    My mistake, they do make the X-Factor for Correct Track hangers.


    I'm glad you said something. I knew I had the system but want even thinking about it with the x factor. I did find the correct part number, UO21-015. Thanks
  • I have a 2017 Voltage toy hauler with two 7k axles. I installed three of the X-Factor braces and an Equaflex immediately after purchasing it new.

    I only boondock and many of the locations I frequent have dirt access roads in poor condition. Just about 12k miles on the trailer now and no issues whatsoever with the spring hangers.

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