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12-23-2014, 08:57 PM
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Location: NE Florida
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Shocks
I know this has probably been addressed before, but I haven't seen anything about it, so I thought I would ask. Has anyone ever considered or tried shock absorbers on a TT? If so, what were the benefits if any. Seems to me they would eliminate a lot of the bounce. Thanks for any info.
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12-23-2014, 09:01 PM
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Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
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OK Old Coot where are ya? Try the search menu. OC has done this too.
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12-23-2014, 09:08 PM
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Ret E-9 Anchor-clanker
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2011 Flagstaff 8528 BHSS 2015 Ford 6.7 XLT
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12-23-2014, 09:17 PM
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Thanks for info donanddona. So it has been done. I'll wait for info from Old Coot.
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12-23-2014, 10:00 PM
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Just Love to Camp
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Might want to pm OC
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12-24-2014, 11:18 AM
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I also put shocks on our trailer. The bounce that the trailer had is gone and it rides smoother. I raised the trailer 3" for the clearance we need to get into some of the areas we go in the boonies as well as to be able to get on and off some of the inland ferries the we go on as well as a place to weld the upper shock mounts on.
Forest River Forums - 09grizzly1's Album: 09grizzly1's Shock Install
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12-24-2014, 11:42 AM
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I installed shocks on our 2013 Columbus 5th wheel. Rides better and helps with reducing chucking. I did it after reading OC's suggestions. Glad I did it.
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12-24-2014, 01:11 PM
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Thanks 09grizzly1 & Paul M
Did it require any welding or is there a bolt on kit available? If so, where.
Thanks again for the info; I appreciate it.
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12-24-2014, 04:39 PM
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Looking online & found a bolt on kit from Lippert. Has anyone tried this & if so how did it work. A little leery of how the top bracket mounts. Doesn't use bolts, but self tapping screws like the ones used on sway control trailer tongue bracket.
Thanks again for any info.
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12-24-2014, 04:56 PM
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Lippert makes a kit. I did have to weld on a short piece to extend the shock to clear the square tube that operates the slide. Not a big deal unless you don't have a welder, but nothing a local shop could not handle. The self tapping screws are more like bolts. You need to drill a pilot hole. I use some thread cutting oil and an impact gun. Worked well.
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12-24-2014, 05:04 PM
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Thanks Paul M
So I take it the self tapping bolts stay tight. They don't loosen or wallow out the holes. If so sounds like a fairly simple install. I don't have the patience or the mobility I once had due to old father time.
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12-24-2014, 05:18 PM
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Papa GLS, The bolts are 1/2 inch if my memory serves right. There are four per bracket, I have not seen any signs of failure. Some other post I was looking at when trying to make my choice said the shocks themselves were not the best, but when that time comes I will pick up some new ones locally. It's not like it's on the road every day.
The bolts may be 3/8. The trailer is back at the factory now, otherwise I could take pick for you.
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2013 Columbus 340 RK
2013 F350 Dually 6.7 Diesel
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12-25-2014, 09:28 PM
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I had my buddy make up lower brackets I designed.I added a 3"riser to lift the trailer and to have a place to weld on fabricated upper brackets.The lower brakets were drilled and tapped for bolts that were put through from the brake shoe side of the brake backing plate.
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12-25-2014, 10:44 PM
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Swift2
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I just ordered 2 kits from CW and will get to put them on in a week or so. The kits look pretty complete but only time will tell. My last trailer (Fleetwood) came from the factory with them 10 yrs ago.
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12-26-2014, 10:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swift 2
I just ordered 2 kits from CW and will get to put them on in a week or so. The kits look pretty complete but only time will tell. My last trailer (Fleetwood) came from the factory with them 10 yrs ago.
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Swift - Let us know if you need to make any mods for the slide out mech.
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2013 F350 Dually 6.7 Diesel
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12-29-2014, 07:04 PM
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Swift2
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Will do on the slide out question. I'll be picking the 320RS on Tue. Then off to work on it. Any help on the angle that the shocks should be mounted at. Some seem to be mounted straight up and down and some are at angle. She has 2 axels and our Fleetwood shocks were mounted at an angle. Any help out there?
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12-29-2014, 07:43 PM
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Main thing is to try to get the shock mounted as close to 90 degrees to the torsion arm when it is in the loaded position. This was not possible on the driver's side on our trailer because of the slide mechanism.
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12-29-2014, 10:13 PM
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SHOCKS
We currently own a 2011 Crusader 270RET by Prime Time. After our extensive travel to Alaska, noticed the tires wearing funny, was told by another RV old timer that this is caused by not having shocks on the axles. Have checked locally and have been told it is not a big deal to install a set. Anyone else have this mod on there mines as well...
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12-29-2014, 11:09 PM
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Swift2
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Thanks OldCoot. I'll get to it this next week. Got to get the trailer back from CW Mon or Tue.
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12-29-2014, 11:33 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Old coot has done this to his 5th wheel.
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