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tomthyme
Explorer
Apr 01, 2017

Suspension and brake upgrade

Hello Folks!
We have decided to keep our 2011 37ft Cameo for what while longer, but would like to make some improvements. We are discussing upgrading from 7k to 8k axles, swapping to disc brake, and going with the independent suspension upgrade. We have heard great things about Moryde and the solutions they offer.

Could you share a few ideas ando perspectives with us please?

Safe travels!

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  • memtb's avatar
    memtb
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2017
    tomthyme, If you like your unit and plan on keeping it.... Go for it. Upgrade axles, go MorRyde, and disc brakes. You'll "really" like your unit after mod's. memtb
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2017
    I had called them about a triple axle setup with 8K and IS with disc brakes. They told me $8750 parts and labor plus tax so I'm guessing maybe a 1/3 off of that would be a pretty close estimate. I also got to keep my old setup to sell if I wanted it. If your not setting level that would also be the time to adjust that.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Apr 02, 2017
    tomthyme wrote:
    ford truck guy wrote:
    And while your there, have them upgrade to the disc brake system...

    Those upgrade are both worth every penny you will spend. Call Gary, and he will tell you all the specifics... 8K IS, AND disc brakes :B. The only thing missing is USA Timken Bearings ! ! !

    I know TX is a good way away, but make a trip of it, we did and it was great, BOTH times we had it done.


    Sssooo, what budget range should I plan for? 2k? 4k? More?

    Thanks for youreading help.


    The IS should be right around $3500.00... and the disc conversion should run just under $3000.00 . . . NIGHT AND DAY difference with BOTH additions....
  • tomthyme's avatar
    tomthyme
    Explorer
    Apr 02, 2017
    ford truck guy wrote:
    And while your there, have them upgrade to the disc brake system...

    Those upgrade are both worth every penny you will spend. Call Gary, and he will tell you all the specifics... 8K IS, AND disc brakes :B. The only thing missing is USA Timken Bearings ! ! !

    I know TX is a good way away, but make a trip of it, we did and it was great, BOTH times we had it done.


    Sssooo, what budget range should I plan for? 2k? 4k? More?

    Thanks for youreading help.
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Apr 02, 2017
    Just a thought but as nice as independent suspension is, & expensive, maybe an upgrade on the spring stack can be as assuring.

    Builders go with minimums, especially on stuff you can't see easily. My Alpenlite, 11,500# dry wt & Lippert framed, came with 6 leaf spring packs. A couple years ago I upgraded to 7 leaf packs. Much more assuring when all loaded up.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Apr 02, 2017
    And while your there, have them upgrade to the disc brake system...

    Those upgrade are both worth every penny you will spend. Call Gary, and he will tell you all the specifics... 8K IS, AND disc brakes :B. The only thing missing is USA Timken Bearings ! ! !

    I know TX is a good way away, but make a trip of it, we did and it was great, BOTH times we had it done.

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