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Re: Leaf-Spring Shackles
Jandsa - It depends on what you mean by "smoother ride"; not to sound ignorant on my part. If your truck is hitting the bump stops/overload stop then timbrens, air bags, etc. would help. If your truck is "doing the porpoise" when going over bumps/concrete highway joints/etc, then your better option may be to look at a hitch and/or pinbox that have integrated shocks/air bag. In 2003 I pulled a new 28' 5er with Chevy 2500HD one time before installing a TrailAir pinbox that made night/day difference. Also installed truck air springs to level the truck, but the pinbox is what gave the "ride" results. Just a thought. If you already have this equipment, then ..... never mind!547Views0likes0CommentsRe: lifting camper
Don't forget that lowering the hitch 1.5" will also lower the clearance you have with the truck rails/tailgate by 1.5" :( I had the same issue with an '03 CR Cruiser with a TrailAir Pinbox and SuperGlide Hitch. Took my rig to a good frame shop and they put a 1.5" steel box spacer between each axle and the respective spring set, then made longer spring bolts to hold it together. That leveled it out nicely and the center of gravity did not change enough to be recognizable.482Views0likes0CommentsRe: 50amp on RV, how to plug in at home?
Everyone can do what they want to do as far as I'm concerned, but to answer Bumpy's question "what's the difference in cost?" The answer is $53.06 retail. Am I going to spend $50,000 for an RV and then cheap myself out about $53.06? I doubt it, but to each their own. And no Bumpy, I'm not trying to start a $*$#$ contest, but often times doing the whole job doesn't cost much more than doing 1/2 the job. I'm not soliciting electrical work either!!454Views0likes0CommentsRe: 50amp on RV, how to plug in at home?
"It's really amazing how people will stop just short of having what they want/need! And it's usually mot much more$$$." Amen! About a month ago, I took out the 30amp circuit I used for my old trailer and put in 50amp circuit because I want the ability to run A/C, water heater, refrig, etc. when it is here. The main expense was the 65-ft of 6/4 wire at $3.27/ft. A double throw 50amp breaker, one 50 amp RV Service box from Lowes (has the plug and is pre-wired), a 6-ft piece of PVC(elec), and a couple PVC fittings is all that was required. (Plus the know how) $320.xx and everything in the RV works. Like someone else said, if you must hire an electrician; then acquire the materials, partially do the work and have the electrician make the final hookup. Don't forget to get your permits if that is required where you are.430Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dexter HD Suspension & EZ-Flex Install (long w/ pictures)
John, Thank you for the response. I kept my original question short on info to keep from boring anyone. I had reviewed the work you did on your hangers and I have congratulated you many times in my mind over the past year. If I had the ability to weld mine would look very much the same as yours especially with the load distribution across the frame. My signature shows what I pull and with what. The unit sits on top the springs and I had 2" box steel inserted between the springs and axles to level the 5er stern-aft when towing. Yesterday I made two cardboard templates the size of the K71-653-00 and K71-652-00 EZ Flex Equalizers (1 ea) per specs Dexter provides guessing at the bolt hole size for 7/16" or .4375" bolts. Also made 2 shackles, guessing at size being 3.5" x 1.25". Attached shackle templates to equilizer templates and hung the unit(s) on the existing 4" equilizer hanger mounting bolt. Result indicates a 1.4" reduction in overall 5er height; which does not present a tire-to-fender problem, but counters the 2" original lift for towing. It appears I have 4 options. 1) Trade for a new 5er, 2) Learn to weld, 3) Find a capable person to weld the mod, 4) Install HD suspension parts from Dexter having improvement over plastic bushings. Option 3 being more difficult than it should be or else I'm just too picky about QA, but I'm not going to change at my age. Thank you for your posts, pics showing excellent processes/work/mods, and support. You and Les always take the time to help others as we all make our way. R. Kaiser USACE Retread340Views0likes0CommentsRe: Dexter HD Suspension & EZ-Flex Install (long w/ pictures)
Just wondering if anyone has installed the EZ Flex Equilizer on a trailer with tandem AlKo axles on 35" spacing and a 4" equilizer. I spoke to a Dexter rep yesterday concerning which packaged parts would be appropriate and was told it is doubtful the system could be properly installed to work on my trailer. Since my 5er does not have Dexter components under it, I can understand their reluctance to assure a potential customer their product will function as desired.340Views0likes0Comments
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