Choosing the Correct Shocks for a Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite 293 RLDS

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2019 coachman apex 293 RLDS witch would offer the best ride sumo springs or shocks

asked by: Earl G

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I recommend adding shocks to improve the ride quality on a Coachmen Apex Ultra-Lite, the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers part # RM-2450 would be a fit. These will do the best job of helping to reduce trailer bouncing, chucking, and porpoising. They feature a simple bolt-on install.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

In order to get the eye to eye measurement of your leaf springs you will need to jack up one side of your trailer and measure your current ones with the weight off of them. Since leaf springs flatten over time this is the best way to get the most…

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Answer 2

If you are looking for a Leaf Spring that is 27-3/4 inches long, the closest that we offer in length is 27 inches. If your springs are worn, it is possible they were originally 27 inches long and have flattened out over time. We have a Double-Eye…

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Answer 3

The Lippert lift kit part #LC425750 that you referenced is a single axle lift so it would not work on your 2016 Coachman Apex Ultra Light 269RBSS as it is a tandem axle trailer. For a tandem axle lift kit the part number you'd need is the #RR23QX…

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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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To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 6

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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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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Hey Patrick, so for your leaf spring upgrade I am going to need to know a couple of things before I can get you over to the right part. Specifically, the length from eye to eye, the spring width, leaf thickness, and the number of leaves. From here I…

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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 10

The absolute best cushioned equalizer that fits the dimensions you mentioned having would be the MORryde ALLTREK 4000 part #MR89DR as this is only option to provide vertical and horizontal cushioning. This would make a big difference and you'd be…

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Answer 11

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 12

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

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