Can Lippert Shock Kit be Used With Axle on Top of Springs  

You will need the Replacement Shock Upper Mounting Bracket #LC29ED for 3" Lippert Gas Shock Kit #LC281281. The 3" upper mounts stick out further than the Mount #LC22FR for the 2-3/8" Kit #LC281255.

We have spoken with Lippert in the past about mounting the Bolt-On Shock Kit #LC281255 inside the frame rail and they do state that this is perfectly fine to do as long as there isn't another obstruction on your trailer such as a water tank…

Based on the measurements and description you have provided you will need leaf spring #e54SR. This spring measures 25-1/8 inches long from the center of one eye to the center of the other eye. None of the other double-eye springs for 3500 pound…

I will be happy to explain how to install the shock kit #LC281255. In addition to the instructions below I have also included a picture of the actual instructions. We do not have a link to the instructions on our site. 1. Raise trailer and jack up…

The Roadmaster Comfort Ride System part #RM-2450 will give you a smoother ride than the Lippert system part #LC281255 that you also mentioned. Our customers prefer the Roadmaster over the Lippert also because of the ease of install too. Some people…

The Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit #LC281255 that you mentioned includes shocks that measure 13-1/2" long when extended. Check to make sure that there is enough room between the plates and trailer frame for these to fit. If there is too…

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…

According to Lippert, the RV Shock Installation is not to exceed a 45 degree angle and should be on the front side of equalizer just behind the front axle on a tandem application and should be in a similar location for a single axle trailer. I've…

The mounting bracket for the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks #LC281255 for a 2-3/8" axle measures 1-1/2" while the same measurement for the part #LC281281 for a 3" axle measures 2-15/16". Attached are photos to…

Yes, for your 2009 Forest River Cedar Creek 30RE I recommend using the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks part #LC281281. This kit comes with everything you need to install on your trailer. It will help to manage road shock…

If you're upgrading to a 5,200 lb 3" axle and you're planning on placing it under the leaf springs then you need the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks #LC281281. The full instructions have been linked to this answer page…

The most economical option we have for supplementing the suspension on your 14,000 pound PJ Trailer will be the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks #LC281281. These are rated for use with 5,200 to 7,000 pound 3" overslung axles…