Over-Under Kit Components and Installation for 2004 Forest River Sierra
Question:
I am interested in an over/under axle kit for my 2004 Forest River Sierra. I have 3inch axles and can you let me know following: - Does kit come with new shock absorber mounts - Are the new spring perches to be welded on or are they no weld - Do new spring perches have provision for attaching bottom end of shock absorber - Do you normally need to replace spring equalizer, shackle plates and bolts, spring bushings when doing flip I have pictures of axles I can send you if that would be of use
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
If your axle is a 3 inch round axle, you will want to use the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00. This conversion kit is for use with double eye springs. The springs do not need to be moved, they will stay installed in the original location.
The kit does not come with new shock absorber mounts.
The spring perch that comes in the kit will need to be tack welded in place.
The new spring perches do not have provision for attaching the bottom end of the shock absorber.
The equalizer, shackle straps and bolts, and springs do not need to be changed out to install an over-under kit. However, if these parts are worn and are no longer in good shape, or are damaged during the installation of the kit, I highly recommend replacing them.
Included in the over-under kit is two spring seats, eight nuts, four steel spacer nuts, four u-bolts, and two tie plates. The over-under kit has no shock mounts or ways to attach to the bottom of the shock. If the old U-bolt plates are not re-usable, you will need to purchase new U-bolt plates that have shock mounts built into them. I recommend checking your RV dealer for these U-bolt plates.
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