How to Measure to Determine if a Lippert Trailer Shock Kit Will Fit a 1969 Fan Lee Liner
Question:
I am looking to mount this shock kit on a 1969 Fan Lee Liner 18foot 15foot box it has a 3inch single axle, 6 leaf springs, and a box frame. Will it fit? Thank you
asked by: Bob P
Expert Reply:
The Lippert shock kit # LC281281 will fit the 3 inch diameter round axles on your vintage trailer. The maximum extended length of the shocks is 13-1/2 inches and the minimum length is 6-5/8 inches.
Basically, you will compress the shock all the way (A) then mark the inner leg where the outer leg stops. Then release compression and measure the stroke (how far the shock moves) (B). Then measure the half way point of the stroke (C). Then you measure the shock length with it compressed to the half way point (Fig. 4A). The measures cannot exceed the fully extended or compressed lengths.
Add 2 inches to that last measurement. Make a measurement perpendicular to the shock mounting lip on the tie plate that is the same distance and make a mark on the I-beam parallel to the
shock mounting lip on the tie plate. The shock should be up to a 45 degree angle but no more as shown in the picture.
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