ExRocketScientist wrote:
Something doesn't add up here John. My fiver came with 28.3 OD tires and has a 9.5 inch tall frame. After we adjusted the suspension so it would tow level with our truck, we had about 5 inches of clearance in the wheel wells, which is just the flat bottom of the floor. It is a triple step camper, and the first step up was about an inch more than the rest. So we have to step up four times to get in, just like you. Your camper sounds very similar to my fiver, I would only expect the bottom step to be about a half inch higher off of the ground because your frame is a half inch taller. I would think you should have about 4 inches or so of clearance in your wheel wells.
The other option you have if you want to do the LT upgrade without doing an axle flip is to have a commercial truck frame shop put a 2" subframe on it (oh wait a minute -- you weld and would probably do that yourself). I know you ended up reinforcing your frame and doing the equivalent of the Mor Ryde X-Factor -- the subframe would preclude the need for that.
Hi Ex,
I only have 2 1/4 to 2 1/2" worth of clearance. Here see.
This is on the original setup when I had Maxxis tires
Here is the max suspension travel for my loaded weight. I am at the limit.
After I added the hanger stiffing and the 1 1/4" lift due to the loss of the EZ flex height and shocks. I now have 6 1/4" effective hangers.
Odds are high on your 5er you had a piece of 2 x 2 tube welded to the frame and then the hangers put on it. Lik this. This is off an old Jayco
Here is a side shot the day I put these Denmans on. Gee, 3 years and here I am....
I really do not want to do an axle flip on this setup. Yes I can build something to raise the camper 1" or 1.5" but boy, moving all 6 hangers down again....
I'm still collecting ideas at this point.
John
