Subframe lift.

Nice work,
That sub-frame will make everything stronger.

Now to modify the steps and stabilizers!

The steps are actually just about right now. Prior to this the bottom step was only about an inch or so off the ground. Now it's about the same as the rest of them. The stabilizers could use some length, but then I'd lose clearance back there....so probably just some blocks.

Looks very nice. Personally, though, I think I might've carried the sub-frame out another 6-12" on each end to add some more support, but that's just me.

Lyle

Nice work, looks great!

Outstanding!

laknox wrote:
Looks very nice. Personally, though, I think I might've carried the sub-frame out another 6-12" on each end to add some more support, but that's just me.

Lyle

I thought about it, but figured this is much stronger than stock as it is. .250 wall on the sides with additional .120 walled cross members. Additional welding on the joints. .250 thick hangers vs 3/16. Thicker shackles.

rrwantr wrote:

laknox wrote:
Looks very nice. Personally, though, I think I might've carried the sub-frame out another 6-12" on each end to add some more support, but that's just me.

Lyle

I thought about it, but figured this is much stronger than stock as it is. .250 wall on the sides with additional .120 walled cross members. Additional welding on the joints. .250 thick hangers vs 3/16. Thicker shackles.

I was thinking more about stiffening the main frame...

Personally, an Eagle HT is on my short list. Shouldn't need a lift if I stay with my '02 D'max, though.

Still, a very clean job.

Lyle

laknox wrote:

rrwantr wrote:

laknox wrote:
Looks very nice. Personally, though, I think I might've carried the sub-frame out another 6-12" on each end to add some more support, but that's just me.

Lyle

I thought about it, but figured this is much stronger than stock as it is. .250 wall on the sides with additional .120 walled cross members. Additional welding on the joints. .250 thick hangers vs 3/16. Thicker shackles.

I was thinking more about stiffening the main frame...

Personally, an Eagle HT is on my short list. Shouldn't need a lift if I stay with my '02 D'max, though.

Still, a very clean job.

Lyle

Thanks! Understood. The 2 added 2x6 .120 walled crossmembers should help with stiffening the frame some. Agree more would help, but then eventually I'd have a whole new frame and be 2x as heavy. :)

I am still at a bit of a loss as to why a late model 5th wheel needs a lift when being towed by a stock height late model 1 ton truck. Seems to me that I would be PISSED at either Jayco or Ram. I see a lot of late model Dodges towing 5th wheels (me included) so it sure seems like Jayco is dropping the ball by not allowing for more pinbox adjustment or by building there trailers to low or something.......