Recommended Suspension Upgrades For A 2021 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 271RL Travel Trailer

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Trailer 2021Salem Hemisphere 271RL. Interested in suspension up grade. Wet Bolt kit, which one? Adding a shock kit? Which one? Thanks

asked by: Dan P

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Expert Reply:

To determine the correct wet bolt kit for your 2021 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 271RL Travel Trailer you'll need to measure the length of the shackle straps from center to center of the bolt holes.

For example, the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR46ZR has shackle straps with a 2-1/4" measurement from center to center. Once you have the measurement for your current shackle straps we can determine the correct upgrade kit.

As for the shock kit, since your trailer weighs around 7000lbs dry and it's a tandem axle I'm assuming you have two 5,200lb axles or even two 7,000lb axles. You can verify this by looking at the axle tag, which is a sticker typically on one end of the axle. If you do have a 5,200lb - 7,000lb axle then you can use the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers # RM-2460.

If you have standard equalizers then I also recommend upgrading them to shock absorbing ones like the MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR27ZR. To determine the fitment you will need to measure the wheelbase, which is the distance from the center of the front wheel to the center of the rear wheel. This particular equalizer fits a 35" wheelbase.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

We have the SolidStep Lift Assist Kit #LC733937 that will help make raising and lower the Solidsteps you have installed easier. This allows you to raise and lower the steps with minimal effort, or with "one finger" as Lippert says.

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Answer 2

If you went with the shorter shackle kit part #MR46ZR you'd slightly increase the ride height of your trailer or if you went with the longer one #MR76ZR you'd lower it ever so slightly but either would work great. Either will work great with…

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Answer 3

The Lippert SolidStep Lift Assist part #LC733937 is an add-on for Lippert SolidStep like the #LC791573 to make the steps easier to lift and lower. This is not a step by itself or something you'd use without a Solidstep.

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Answer 4

To give yourself the best ride quality I recommend replacing your equalizers and wet bolts and adding on a shock absorber kit. Wet bolts, like #MR46ZR, give you the ability to easily lubricate your leaf spring system to prevent bind up and rust from…

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Answer 5

To determine the correct kit for your 4,400lb axles you'll want to measure the diameter of the axle using some calipers. If your axles measure 2-3/8" then you'll want part #RM-2450, if they measure 3" then you'll want part…

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Answer 6

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 7

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

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 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, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

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