Shock Absorber Kit For Tandem 7,000 lb Axles on 5th Wheel Trailer

Question:

Hello etrailer folks! We have a 2012 Cedar Creek 36ckts with the Dexter 7k axles and wet bolt kit on the shackle thing. My husband is wanting a shock kit but not sure exactly which kit we need. Can you help? Thx.

asked by: Susan H

Helpful Expert Reply:

Thanks for that info, and for 7,000 lb axles the correct shock kit for your tandem axle 5th wheel is the following, from Roadmaster:

- Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers # RM-2460

The # RM-2460 is a fit for 3 inch round axles, which is the exact size 7,000 lb axles are. Shock absorbers are a really smart idea to give you a much more comfortable ride while you and your husband tow your Cedar Creek 5th wheel. These shocks not only absorb the up-and-down movement that occurs so frequently with a leaf spring suspension, they also help stabilize the trailer and minimize sway.

The reason for that is they are mounted at an angle, which reduces how much side-to-side movement your trailer experiences. So with the Comfort Ride you get two benefits - a smoother ride along with a more controlled ride.

expert reply by: Kyle S