Added Shocks to the Camper Last Week
I completed shock absorber install last week. I used JohnB's fabulous write up on adding shocks for this install. Everything went well and I'm very pleased with the results. Attached are some pictures (albeit not great ones) and a link to a short video I shot with my GoPro video camera, of the shocks in action. The 3 black marks on the shock are "0" (center of travel) 1" (below center) and 2" (fully compressed) so I could identify how much travel I was getting. I have about 45 minutes of higher quality video, some on the highway too, but it all looks about the same. I can post more if someone would like to see it. I wanted to see some more extreme articulation, so I got a shot as I rolled over a curb and it was still not even close to fully articulating the shocks, up or down. I was pleasantly surprised to see how little travel is actually needed.
I used 3"x2" L for the top mount and tube for the bottom. I had to ream the tube to 5/8" because if the internal weld, but it was a perfect fit. I had 5/8" on the brain when I drilled the hole for the top mount in the L, so I had to a 5/8" bolt instead of the 1/2" shoulder bolt that came with the shocks…I really kicked myself on that one! The measurements worked out where I welded the L to the frame right up next to the the spring hanger which will give both parts a little more stability. A special thanks to JohnB for his help on this project. I think we are close to making this a pretty easy install for folks if you are looking to do it.
I would recommend it the mod, as it really does make a difference going down the road. Much less rocking after going over bumps and I can only image how much better it will be for the camper in general.
Shocks Video 1
Shocks Video 2
I used 3"x2" L for the top mount and tube for the bottom. I had to ream the tube to 5/8" because if the internal weld, but it was a perfect fit. I had 5/8" on the brain when I drilled the hole for the top mount in the L, so I had to a 5/8" bolt instead of the 1/2" shoulder bolt that came with the shocks…I really kicked myself on that one! The measurements worked out where I welded the L to the frame right up next to the the spring hanger which will give both parts a little more stability. A special thanks to JohnB for his help on this project. I think we are close to making this a pretty easy install for folks if you are looking to do it.
I would recommend it the mod, as it really does make a difference going down the road. Much less rocking after going over bumps and I can only image how much better it will be for the camper in general.
Shocks Video 1
Shocks Video 2
