Troubleshooting Tire Rubbing at Full Suspension on 2004 Coachmen Viking Tent Trailer

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Question:

2004 viking tent trailer 2 lift hi! i have some rubbing on my pop up trailer at full suspension bump! ive seen over/under axle kit but that would lift my tent trailer at least 4! all i need is a 2inch lift, would longer shackles would do the job or you have another option for me? thanks

asked by: Philip R

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Expert Reply:

Other than flipping your axles, the only way to change the ride height of your trailer is to change the hangers unless your trailer suspension is really bad and has been very overloaded. It sounds like you research things like axle capacity so I'd be shocked if your suspension was that bad without you being very aware. If you want to change out your hangers, I've linked the page to all your options.

Different shackle straps won't give you that kind of lift. There is only one suspension upgrade that I'm aware of that currently lifts your trailer 2 inches but it normally a very calculated option based on the expense and function and extremely rare on pop-ups. It is the center point air ride suspension upgrade # LC1565391.

If it were my trailer, I would simply make sure the rubbing stopped by installing the Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System Light-Duty Trailers 1,000 lbs # TTRA1702 to limit the movement of your axle under weight while still helping with suspension and support.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

For the lighter duty trailers like what you have we have Timbren kits like the part #TTRA1702 which will help to stabilize the trailer when towing and level the trailer while absorbing some of the road shock. This will allow the trailer to track…

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Answer 2

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 3

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 4

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 5

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 6

I am sorry I don't have any tires that are going to fit your rim. I do have a couple of comparable size tires that come in a wheel tire combo. I have listed the two below along with their lug patterns. 5 on 4-1/2 Lug Pattern - Kenda 205/65-10…

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Answer 7

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 8

I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

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Answer 9

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 10

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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