Review of Lippert Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - Bolt-On Shock Mount Kit - LC281255 Video

Some trailers do have shock absorbers; it isn't all that common but is gaining popularity, mostly among camping trailers. The main reason it's not too common is most people aren't worried about the ride being that smooth. Usually the…

The Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System for Underslung Axles #T92MR is 5-1/4" tall. Timbren recommends The spring be in constant contact with the frame at all times. So ideally you will want exactly 5-1/4" from your axle tube to…

I will be happy to explain how to install the shock kit #LC281281. In addition to the instructions below I have also included a picture of the actual instructions. 1. Raise trailer and jack up the axle to release pressure on the springs. 2. Remove…

If you're upgrading to a 5,200 lb 3" axle and you're planning on placing it under the leaf springs then you need the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks #LC281281. The full instructions have been linked to this answer page…

The installation process of the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit part #LC281255 will be the same for a single axle trailer and a tandem/triple axle trailer, just repeated. When installing the shocks, you want to point them away from the shackle…

I checked with Lippert and the upper part of the jack should point away from the rear hanger. So if you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the shock "leans" towards the front of the trailer.

The installation process of the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit part #LC281255 will be the same for a single axle trailer and a tandem/triple axle trailer, just repeated. When installing the shocks, you want to point them away from the shackle…

You can install the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Mount Kit w/Heavy Duty Gas Shocks #LC281255 on trailers that have the axles mounted above or below the leaf springs. It will just be a matter of orientating the shock mount so that it doesn't…

The correct orientation of the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks part #LC281255 is away from the equalizer. Therefore, they will be facing the same direction. I have attached a photo below to better clarify.

Thanks for the picture of your trailer frame. Based on seeing them the Lippert Shock Kit part #LC281255 does fit since it's a boxed frame and you already verified that the axle diameter matches.

The Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks - 3,500-lb (2-3/8") Axle #LC281255 are installed with the bottom of the shock in front of the rear axle and the top of the shock behind the rear axle. If you want to add shocks to…

I do have an option for you but the Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Kit like part #LC281281 is designed for use on overslung axles (leaf springs over axle) only. Therefore, it should not be used with the underslung (leaf springs under axle) axles…