Montana Axle Change - Easy or Not?
My 2005 Montana 2955RL has 2 Dexter D52-8 (5,200lb 8 lug) axles. Given it's dry weight of 9,200lbs, this puts them right at the edge. I'm considering changing the axles to either 6k or 7k rated ones...
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I haven't changed my axles but I did replace all of the springs which is basically the same process.
I used a bottle jack and a floor jack plus jack stands and lots of 2X4 & 2X6s as stacks for the jack stands. Get the trailer up on to the jack stands, then remove the tires, support the first axle and remove the springs and shackles. I was able to complete the 4 spring change in a weekend working by myself.
You'll need help with the axles.
I used a bottle jack and a floor jack plus jack stands and lots of 2X4 & 2X6s as stacks for the jack stands. Get the trailer up on to the jack stands, then remove the tires, support the first axle and remove the springs and shackles. I was able to complete the 4 spring change in a weekend working by myself.
You'll need help with the axles.
