Recommended Lift Kit for 2008 Thor Vortex Toy Hauler

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I have a 2008 Thor Vortex 23fs toy hauler and wondering what kit you have to lift it and get more ground clearance. Thanks.

asked by: Peter

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We do have lift kits available for your 2008 Thor Vortex Toy Hauler, depending on the type of axle it is equipped with. If your trailer has torsion axles, instead of axles that are suspended on leaf springs, then you should be able to use one of our Torflex Lift Kits.

The Tandem Axle Torflex Lift Kit # K71-707-02 is designed for #10 Torflex axles with 2,300 to 4,000 pound capacities and will provide 2-5/8 inches of lift. Torflex Lift Kit # K71-724-02 fits #11 Torflex axles rated between 4,100 and 6,000 pounds, providing 2-7/8 inches of lift. The Torflex Kit # K71-725-02 fits #12 Torflex axles that are rated for 5,500-7,000 pound axles and provides 3-1/8 inches of lift.

If the trailer instead has standard round axles with double-eye leaf springs, I recommend looking at an Over-Under Conversion Kit. These kits will allow you to move the trailer leaf springs to the top of the axle, lifting the trailer by the height of the axle and leaf spring stack. For 2-3/8 inch diameter axles, you can use # K71-384-00 and for 3 inch axles you will use # K71-385-00.

I have attached video demonstrations and installation details for these products that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

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When you use an over-under kit like the #K71-384-00 you will end up raising the trailer the thickness of the axles and leaf springs. I attached a picture that shows this. You will need to measure the thickness of your springs and axles to know how…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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The High Pointe microwave part #HP49ZR would work great as a replacement for what you have now as it's the correct dimensions and also works great. We also have it in black with the part #HP99ZR.

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Answer 5

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Yes, the Bolt Trailer Hitch Lock part #BL7023582 will work for you as it is a hitch lock designed for 2-1/2 inch hitches like what you have on your GMC 3500 truck. The usable portion of this lock is 3.55 inches. Check out the picture I attached for…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

The part you referenced 127194TB is a double-lip seal with an inner diameter of 1.274-inches and an outer diameter of 1.983-inches. The available seal nearest to those dimensions that we offer is part #RG06-010, which is a double-lip seal sold as a…

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Answer 10

Yes, you are correct. In order to correctly take this measurement you will need to measure from the center of the spindle to the center of the main axle tube. I have included a picture for reference.

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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