6" lift on 2017 chaparral lite 29bhs

[pjnadon]

Had to lift my 5th because I put 7 leaf springs on my 2006 f350 what do you guys think of this method it's 2 x 6 1/4" wall I am using the existing shackle hangers to bolt the 2x 6 that way if I want to lower it I can take it all off and put it back to stock
Still a work in progress just dry fitted everything have to finish welding and I am putting cross members to eliminate side shifting

[DaveandSue]

I don't think I would trust those stock shackles.Heard of a few breaking.I haven't had problems with mine,But have heard of it. Looks good so far though.

[Retired JSO]

I’d be welding a few cross braces between the new boxes & hangers. When you turn hard, the leverage just might break the frame into.

[pjnadon]

I am replacing the shackles with Dexter ez flex wet bolts and shackles and putting the correct track on as well

[pjnadon]

Originally Posted by Retired JSO

I’d be welding a few cross braces between the new boxes & hangers. When you turn hard, the leverage just might break the frame into.

I am fabricating bolt on cross members

[ge6280]

IMO there will be additional lateral stress on the new shackles because of increased height of trailer and raised CG. I would look into thicker shackle materials.

[pjnadon]

Originally Posted by ge6280

IMO there will be additional lateral stress on the new shackles because of increased height of trailer and raised CG. I would look into thicker shackle materials.

After talking to my rv dealer he suggested I go with the mor ryde HD shackle kit which is 1/2" thick and cre 3000 he also suggested I not waste my money on the correct track they have had to many fail