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  • Recommended Replacement Landing Gear Gearbox For A 2008 Forest River Sandstorm
  • To find the correct replacement gearbox for your landing gear I would need to know the model of your landing gear. For example, the Replacement Gearbox for Venture Aluminum Electric 5th Wheel RV Landing Gear Assemblies # LC276602 you were looking at is designed to replace discontinued Venture landing gears, but is also compatible with most other brands of landing gear, including Atwood, Lippert, and Stromberg-Carlson. if you take a look at the driver side of your landing gear you should...
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  • Which Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizer Should be Used for 6K axles
  • Equalizers that are different sizes can always be used but depending on how much different the equalizers are in size will tell you how many other suspension components will need to be traded out. Since the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279687 for 3K - 6K and # LC279688 for 6K - 8K are only about 1" different size than what you currently have, either way you will just need to change out your shackle straps. These are actually not difficult to change out, as you have found. I have...
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  • Self Adjusting Brake Assemblies for 2009 Forest River Shockwave Toy Hauler
  • For a set of self-adjusting brake assemblies that fit your 5,200 lb axles that have 12 x 2 inch drums you'd want the part # AKEBRK-7-SA and you'd be set.
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  • Will Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th Wheel Adapter Work on Raptor 375TS 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Yes, the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter # CAB-C5G that you referenced will fit and work well on your Raptor 375TS 5th Wheel Trailer as long as it's not equipped with a Sidewinder/Turning Point or cushioned Air Ride pin box. Also note that the adapter isn't recommended for use with the Reese Elite Series gooseneck hitches or with factory-installed prep packages (pucks) from Ford and Ram. This adapter will simply bolt onto the trailer's factory king pin and connect...
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  • Different Size Equalizers on Triple Axle Trailer
  • The equalizers on your triple axle setup will not be identical and there is nothing to worry about with your hanger spacing. However, since they appear to be worn it may be a good idea to go ahead and upgrade them. It looks like the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit - Double-Eye Springs - Triple Axle - 6,000 lbs # K71-656-00 is the closest match to what you have right now. As you can see in the kit, and others like it, there is a difference between the two sets of equalizers. The shorter...
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  • Which Sidewinder Wedge Should be Used with B and W Patriot Hitch
  • The Sidewinder Wedge to use with the B and W Patriot Hitch # BWRVK3200 is the part # SWW-06 for the best fit, quietest/smoothest ride quality and easiest install. The narrow end of this faces the king pin on the pin box. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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