DIY suspension upgrade tips for full timer

[chilly81]

Need to fix/upgrade my Nash 22H (dual 3500# dexter) suspension - new bushings, equalizer, shackles etc. Want to put in the dexter wet kit - minimal parts cost (~$150) vs. $650 or so for a dealer install.

I'm a full timer though and don't have compressors, garage. I'm technically competent, a couple jack stands, jack and standard tools (not bearing presses, gear pullers, impact guns etc). Also would be tough for me to get all 4 wheels in the air at a time - one side at a time would be preferable.

Just looking for tips or advice from those who have done it - from the perspective of being a full timer in a parking lot somewhere without a shop full of heavy tools.

[chilly81]

brulaz wrote:

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Seems to me there used to be a sticky regarding this somewhere on here...

B.O.

That would be over in the Travel Trailer section at the top.
Many pages of info and photos.

That's a heck of a writeup - thanks!

[brulaz]

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Seems to me there used to be a sticky regarding this somewhere on here...

B.O.

That would be over in the Travel Trailer section at the top.
Many pages of info and photos.

[B_O__Plenty]

Seems to me there used to be a sticky regarding this somewhere on here...

B.O.

[John_Wayne]

A big C clamp will also help to press in the bushings.

[time2roll]

Mine went in fine with basic tools (no press).
Although I did get four 12-ton jack stands to put the whole trailer up. One side at a time is plenty for one day.
Consider new springs with higher rating at the same time.

[corvettekent]

I did mine one side at a time. I used 2 six ton jack stands and a six ton jack. A few wrenches, big hammer and something to protect the bolt head while pounding them in place.

[Huntindog]

A ball joint press makes it a lot easier.
Also, consider the Lippert Neverfail bushings. No greasing and I have heard good reports. Minehave only been on a couple of years, but that is a LOT of miles with my usage.
Lippert also makes a shock absorbing Equalizer. It works very well. I would choose that item based price.

chilly81 wrote:

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
You just may be able to source rental tools for your project. I sure would give that avenue a thorough look 🙂

That's a good idea. Do you have any idea what tools specifically might be needed beyond the basics I have?

[chilly81]

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
You just may be able to source rental tools for your project. I sure would give that avenue a thorough look 🙂

That's a good idea. Do you have any idea what tools specifically might be needed beyond the basics I have?

[MEXICOWANDERER]

You just may be able to source rental tools for your project. I sure would give that avenue a thorough look 🙂