Can Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shocks and Lippert Equa-Flex Fit on Freedom Express 246RKS
Question:
Im wanting to upgrade the stock suspension on our Freedom Express 246RKS which has 3,500lb 3 inch Lippert axles on a 14 5/8 inch wide track standard equalizer. Ive been considering the 3 inch Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock kit or the 14 5/8 inch Lippert Equa-Flex cushioned equalizer. Which would provide the best results or would their be significant improvement to install both together? I had also looked at the SumoSprings, but it appers the Comfort Ride Shock kit would provide better performance as the SumoSprings only dampen the upward movement of the axle under load, where the shocks work up or down and also increase lateral stability some. As a related secondary question, I have a spring that appears to have flattened at one time and needs to be replaced. I intend on replacing the entire set of 4. Is there any advantage to upgrading from the 1,750 pound stock springs to the 2,500-2,600 pound springs of the same size keeping in mind my plans to also upgrade the rest of the suspension system which is why this follow up question was tied into my questions about shocks and equalizers. I do not need extra capacity, Im just wondering if there is any gain in durability or will it just make the ride stiffer and offset some of the gains of the shocks or cushioned equalizer somewhat from the increased spring stiffness? Current springs are Lippert 25 1/4 inch x 1 3/4 inch 1,750 pound capacity all on a 3 inch Lippert 3,500 pound axle. Axles are underslung spring is below the axle with long spring hangers on the frame. Thanks
asked by: David W
Expert Reply:
There would be a significant upgrade in the ride of your trailer if you were to install both the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers # RM-2460 and the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC314336. If you had to choose between the two though I recommend going with the Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers as they will have the most impact on how your trailer handles.
When it comes to replacing your leaf springs you want to stick with leaf springs that are rated for the weight of your axle. If you get higher rated leaf springs they will cause the ride of your trailer to be more stiff which will offset some of what your suspension enhancement is for.
The only time that leaf springs will flatten out is if they are old or if they are overloaded. Since the most common reason is being overloaded I recommend checking to make sure that you don't exceed the weight rating of your trailer. We have the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e54SR which is a perfect replacement for your application but if you overload it then it is very possible for this spring to flatten out as well. Keep in mind that what you do to one side of an axle you also want to do to the other side so leaf springs should be replaced in pairs at the very least.
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