I have a Utility trailer with ( 2 ) Dexter 3500 pound axles. The Axles DID sit above the Leaf Springs. I picked up 2 - Dexter Axle flip kits to raise my Trailer. It took about 3 1/2 hours to drop the Axles, Weld on 2 New Leaf Spring Saddles on the Axles, and then re-install everything. I picked up 5 1/2" of lift with this kit!!. I noticed your Axles were already sitting below the Leaf Springs.
The torque concerns with lift blocks is axle wrap on a hard stop, and more importantly the additional side load in sharp turn when maneuvering/twisting We had this problem when our TT was 3 yrs old and after 2 trips out west from Alabama. I found a shop near me that has a side business of upgrading RV suspension systems since they are all undersized. He will even take your old components on trade. I swapped two 3500 axles for 5200. Changed axles, springs, brakes (from 1.5x10 to 2x12, wheels 14x5 to 15x6, and tires. $2700 plus tires (I didn't want the brand he was going to supply). Picked up 2" of height and now have more brake capacity on the trailer than the truck. Wish I had done it sooner. Hope this works out for you.
@jimcollins8097 I'm getting ready to install 2" lift blocks on my 5th wheel and I'm pretty sure that 2" will have minimal affect on braking and sway. I've done those kind of lifts on pickup trucks and never noticed any ill effects. After installation I will re-torque the u-bolts after 100 miles. The issue is the adjustment on the pin box. Right now the overhang is 7" from the bed rails but the pinbox adjustments are 2" either up or down. So if I raise the pinbox to the next setting, then the clearance is only 5" which is less than the recommended 6" minimum.
After measuring the locations of my spring mounts i cut them off the frame and welded on a 2x3 box steel subframe to lift my 2009 puma 5th.wheel to help level it to my too stupid tall 2021 2500hd silverado. Also boxed in the spring mounts for more strength
There are places that will rebuild your leaf springs . They will upgrade your spring capacity plus make them thicker to give more height . I had to do this on a large truck .
Funny, I've been looking to do something similar to level my trailer out that last little bit. My '18 Ram 3500 SRW bone stock sits too high and I've adjusted pin box and hitch head all I can and I'm still not 100% happy with the level.
Hey Gimpy!! :) Very instructive video, I got the lippert center point suspension, they work great have you seem that suspension ? My RV is very big 42.5' long and dry weight 14 000 pounds. Sandpiper model.
I have had no problems, instead of doing the sumo springs I ended up putting larger axles and 16” tires on but I ended up having to go up a spring size for clearance too, but we still use these blocks
How do you like these blocks. I just ordered a pair. Any negative effects going down the road. Have you had any problems. Thoughts after a year of use. And do you do alot of traveling with your rig.
We love these, but we have revamped our whole suspension system since this… but the blocks are still there… RV Suspension Upgrades ruclips.net/video/7QOUMSie9rw/видео.html…. We have put over 15k miles with the blocks and no issues. I get a little wiggle sometimes if I go a little faster than I should as I think the wind is slightly more of an issue. No problem at all at 65 mph
@@brucethompson6706 lasted fine. It’s still on there but I have since changed to larger wheels/ tires / axles/ and springs. Very happy with the blocks though
Whatttt!!!? You don't make much money on YT?🤪 Sensible solutions to lift the RV to fix a pain in the .... problem that you are having!💯👍 Wouldn't doing this void the warranty from the factory???🤔
@@conniechapin9278 those numbers are way off. That’s much more than a payload on a 1 ton truck. But I’m not overloaded with my “half ton towable” fifth wheel but I am at the payload limit.
I have a Utility trailer with ( 2 ) Dexter 3500 pound axles. The Axles DID sit above the Leaf Springs. I picked up 2 - Dexter Axle flip kits to raise my Trailer. It took about 3 1/2 hours to drop the Axles, Weld on 2 New Leaf Spring Saddles on the Axles, and then re-install everything. I picked up 5 1/2" of lift with this kit!!. I noticed your Axles were already sitting below the Leaf Springs.
Good to see Shelburne doing your work. I live in Cleveland and they are always very helpful. Good Luck.
I refer everyone there… it’s not cheap work… but it’s done right. Everyone I have sent there has been more than happy with their work
@@GimpyCamper Safe travels
The torque concerns with lift blocks is axle wrap on a hard stop, and more importantly the additional side load in sharp turn when maneuvering/twisting
We had this problem when our TT was 3 yrs old and after 2 trips out west from Alabama. I found a shop near me that has a side business of upgrading RV suspension systems since they are all undersized. He will even take your old components on trade.
I swapped two 3500 axles for 5200. Changed axles, springs, brakes (from 1.5x10 to 2x12, wheels 14x5 to 15x6, and tires. $2700 plus tires (I didn't want the brand he was going to supply).
Picked up 2" of height and now have more brake capacity on the trailer than the truck. Wish I had done it sooner.
Hope this works out for you.
@jimcollins8097 I'm getting ready to install 2" lift blocks on my 5th wheel and I'm pretty sure that 2" will have minimal affect on braking and sway. I've done those kind of lifts on pickup trucks and never noticed any ill effects. After installation I will re-torque the u-bolts after 100 miles. The issue is the adjustment on the pin box. Right now the overhang is 7" from the bed rails but the pinbox adjustments are 2" either up or down. So if I raise the pinbox to the next setting, then the clearance is only 5" which is less than the recommended 6" minimum.
After measuring the locations of my spring mounts i cut them off the frame and welded on a 2x3 box steel subframe to lift my 2009 puma 5th.wheel to help level it to my too stupid tall 2021 2500hd silverado. Also boxed in the spring mounts for more strength
@@lawrencefiebig2033 I’ve since kept this but put larger tires, wheels, axles and springs on
RV Suspension Upgrades
ruclips.net/video/7QOUMSie9rw/видео.html
Very interesting video 🙂 great to hear about your experience too. It looks like it was a beautiful location there at the campground
Looking forward to part 2.
Unfortunately, we changed our plan and we recently upgraded the entire suspension.
RV Suspension Upgrades
ruclips.net/video/7QOUMSie9rw/видео.html
There are places that will rebuild your leaf springs . They will upgrade your spring capacity plus make them thicker to give more height . I had to do this on a large truck .
Funny, I've been looking to do something similar to level my trailer out that last little bit. My '18 Ram 3500 SRW bone stock sits too high and I've adjusted pin box and hitch head all I can and I'm still not 100% happy with the level.
Hey Gimpy!! :) Very instructive video, I got the lippert center point suspension, they work great have you seem that suspension ? My RV is very big 42.5' long and dry weight 14 000 pounds. Sandpiper model.
I have seen it but I never looked into them that much
Any problems with the blocks since install? And how do you like the timbrens?
I have had no problems, instead of doing the sumo springs I ended up putting larger axles and 16” tires on but I ended up having to go up a spring size for clearance too, but we still use these blocks
Very nice 👍🏽
This has been working great so far
How do you like these blocks. I just ordered a pair. Any negative effects going down the road. Have you had any problems. Thoughts after a year of use. And do you do alot of traveling with your rig.
We love these, but we have revamped our whole suspension system since this… but the blocks are still there… RV Suspension Upgrades
ruclips.net/video/7QOUMSie9rw/видео.html…. We have put over 15k miles with the blocks and no issues. I get a little wiggle sometimes if I go a little faster than I should as I think the wind is slightly more of an issue. No problem at all at 65 mph
So it's been 2 years, how has it lasted?
@@brucethompson6706 lasted fine. It’s still on there but I have since changed to larger wheels/ tires / axles/ and springs. Very happy with the blocks though
How are the colby values doing. Are they good for all around use
The Colby valves are awesome and I’ll never go without them on a trailer tire again. I overnighted them a bit but no leaks in 1 year and 12k + miles
This turned out great and really was not that big of a deal to accomplish
What is holding the block in place?
The tension of the u bolts and. The nut from the spring sitting in the hole on the block
wheres part 2??
I actually changed plans on an upcoming video (tomorrow’s actually). We just upgraded our whole suspension with stronger axles, springs and tires
Whatttt!!!? You don't make much money on YT?🤪 Sensible solutions to lift the RV to fix a pain in the .... problem that you are having!💯👍 Wouldn't doing this void the warranty from the factory???🤔
Yes but warranties on RV’s don’t last that long and mine is already expired
If your truck is a 2500 you're overloaded. They only have a 10,000 payload.
@@conniechapin9278 those numbers are way off. That’s much more than a payload on a 1 ton truck. But I’m not overloaded with my “half ton towable” fifth wheel but I am at the payload limit.
is there some nefarious meaning to your black and white american flag tshirt?
Not that I’m aware of 😂
@@GimpyCamper lol. Good! I have a nutjob living across the street flying a solid black one...he's a Jan 6 type guy.