CT51 wrote:
It's done! 10:00 AM this morning four new springs were on my doorstep-sent overnight by an outstanding gentlemen at TRP-Jorge de Leon. The springs I had were Chinese (big surprise). He sent me what he referred to as their "premium" spring, whcih is U.S. made. No charge for anything-I'm sure the overnight fee was much greater than the cost of the springs.
The fit was perfect. Bushings all went in with no problem-quite snug, but with the Harbor Freight ball joint tool, and having the springs on the workbench, that part was a piece of cake. I have a 50x16 RV garage that is climate controlled, as well as having an epoxy coated concrete floor. It is an ideal environment for this type of work. Basically followed the procedure as outlined on this post, with the addition of swapping out the springs. This was probably less effort than trying to remove and install the new bushings while the springs were still on the RV. First side took 3 hours, second side barely two hours. Done by 6:00 and popping a beer. I'd post pictures, but don't know how to.
I sent a very sincere thank you letter to Jorge. TRP isn't in the retail business, yet they stepped all over themselves to make me happy. I'd love to let Lippert know how worthless they were, but this would not help TRP, so I'm just letting it ride. I'm still surprised this problem has not occurred before. According to Lippert, TRP is just one of several vendors they use for springs. And according to TRP, they use several manufacturers for their springs, depending on price point needed. Anybody buying a new TT on a Lippert frame could have any of half a dozen different manufacturers for their springs. Gotta go-I deserve another beer!
CT51
CT51,
Can you post or PM me the phone number for Mr De leon. I just recieved new springs from Lippert and a Wet bolt kit and I have the same problem. The eye bushing holes are too big. My TRP springs are labeled 2010.08.
