Forum Discussion

thedoghouse's avatar
thedoghouse
Explorer
Mar 10, 2014

Spring Hanger Flex Mod

I've had my camper over 2 years and finally made time to decrease the flex over the spring hangers by adding 2x4 tubing. I cut all the metal Saturday evening and got it jigged up for welding tonight.

Steel I cut 2X4 thick wall tubing


Center spring hanger cleaned and ready


Center tubing installed for test fit


Rear and front spring hangers



Rear tubing test fit


Rear view of tubing test fit before welding



Im bad about putting stuff off but camping season around corner so I got get moving. More update later

3 Replies

  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Mar 10, 2014
    Nice set up.......

    Cross bracing is a great upgrade.

    Might want to consider one other mod while you're at it
    Boxing in the front/rear shackles by welding a plate on shackles
    Forward edge of front shackle & rearward edge of rear shackle
  • mguay's avatar
    mguay
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2014
    I did the same thing last fall. I just used 1 1/2" angle iron though. Tightened the whole thing right up. I also did new springs, HD shackles new wet bolts and EQ's too. Mine is going on it's 5th season and it was the second time I did bronze bushings and wet bolts. I'm hoping it will last a bit longer this time now that the side flex is greatly reduced!

About Fifth Wheel Group

19,032 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 04, 2026