Tilt Trailer Positioning and Softer Landing For Snowmobiles and ATV's

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I have a FLOE 8x10 Tilt snowmobile/atv trailer. I am looking for a Tilt Assist kit to make the bed stay in the tilted position and soften the landing when you drive up onto the trailer. Do you carry anything like that?

asked by: Nick B

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Expert Reply:

We don't have a kit, but I do have an idea of how to help. I recommend using the Firestone Ride-Rite LS Rear Shock Absorbers # F4351 that are controlled by air for desired movement to hold your tilt and support the weight of the snowmobile or ATV. I recommend the Air Lift Air Shock Controller Compressor System for Air Shock Absorbers - 160 psi # AL25804 to set your levels and ease the tilt down when loaded for a far less jarring experience. This will allow you to set the air for the tilt hold prior to loading and will allow you to slowly release the air to allow a soft landing when loaded.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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