5ver suspension replacements
Hello, I will be replacing my suspension parts on the fifth wheel trailer within the next two weeks. Went to order parts and ran into a few questions that i need some answers (or maybe not). Tr...
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I just replaced the suspension components on my 2017 Grand Design TT with MorRyde components from Amazon. They offer two selections, 33" wheel base, and 35" wheel base. For the equalizer, I'd recommend the 33" version of this one:
MorRyde CRE3000 Equalizer
Here is a picture of a 35" version installed on my rig:
While you're at it, I'd recommend you upgrade your bushings and shackles with a new shackle, bushing and wet bolt kit. The one I used is also from MorRyde. It includes much beefier shackles, bronze bushings and wet bolts so you can keep the system lubricated for long life. Measure your shackles before ordering. Here's a link to the kit I used with 2-1/4" shackles.
MorRyde shackle and wet bolt kit
Here is a photograph of my OEM Lippert shackles side by side with the new MorRyde shackles. As you can see, they are about twice the thickness of the cheap Lippert junk.
Jim
MorRyde CRE3000 Equalizer
Here is a picture of a 35" version installed on my rig:
While you're at it, I'd recommend you upgrade your bushings and shackles with a new shackle, bushing and wet bolt kit. The one I used is also from MorRyde. It includes much beefier shackles, bronze bushings and wet bolts so you can keep the system lubricated for long life. Measure your shackles before ordering. Here's a link to the kit I used with 2-1/4" shackles.
MorRyde shackle and wet bolt kit
Here is a photograph of my OEM Lippert shackles side by side with the new MorRyde shackles. As you can see, they are about twice the thickness of the cheap Lippert junk.
Jim
