Measuring Axle for Proper Shock Absorber Kit
Question:
Thanks...I want to know how to measure for shocks on my 1989 Terry travel trailer.
asked by: Richard T
Helpful Expert Reply:
For the proper shocks, you simply measure the axle diameter. If you have a 3 inch axle diameter then you will use the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks # LC281281. If you have a 2-3/8 inch diameter axle then you will use # LC281255. The connection to your axles is the difference in the kits. The shocks themselves are 13-1/2 inches fully extended and 8-5/8 inches compressed in both kits.
A super easy way to determine this is to measure the backside of your brake assemblies. If they are 10 inches wide then you have a 2-3/8 inch axle. If you have 12 inch wide brake assemblies, then you have a 3 inch diameter axle.
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Thanks...I want to know how to measure for shocks on my 1989 Terry travel trailer.