How Much Does the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers Weigh?

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What does this weigh? How much weight added to trailer?

asked by: Rich

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54 lbs. The Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers item # RM-2460 will add 54 lbs to your 2021 Vanleigh Vilano 5th wheel trailer. This tandem axle kit works with 3" diameter 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs axles.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Based on the pictures you provided the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axle #RM-2460 will fit your 2019 Forest River Sierra 357RE 5th wheel trailer with tandem 7000lb Dexter axles. The…

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I was able to confirm with my contact at Roadmaster that the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb Axle #RM-2460 frame brackets are 3.4" wide, and the bolt holes are spaced 1.16" center on…

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The correct location for the shock kit mounting brackets will be where it allows the shock to sit at the correct angle. If you had a Roadmaster Shock Kit like the #RM-2460 you referenced you'd need the angle to be between 20 and 40 degrees from…

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There is an option to add shocks to your 2010 Jayco 313 RKS 5th wheel trailer, but not using the brackets you already have. What you'd need to do is use a kit from Roadmaster that mounts from the bottom of the frame and has adjustable holes for…

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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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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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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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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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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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The hangers you currently have on your trailer are ones I have run into before. That being said, I spoke with MORryde and the #MR27ZR will still fit your trailer, but there is a modification that will need to be made. You’ll have to trim according to…

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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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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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