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Adding Shocks or Helper Springs to a Trailer to Go Off Road  

Updated 11/30/2016 | Published 11/29/2016



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I have a Springdale 260TBWE, which Im often taking off-road often rough forest roads Im going to put the axles under the leaf springs to get some more clearance. While I have the trailer on jack, I thought it could be a good time to improve suspension as well for the rough roads. Im driving slow on these roads, what Id like to do is to protect my trailer and frame, more than improving the TV experience. I looked at two things: Lippert Components Bolt-On Shock Mount Kit w/Heavy Duty Oil Shocks - Fits 2-3/8inch Axle Tube and the Lippert Equa-Flex Suspension Upgrade Kit. What is the most effective to protect my trailer? The shocks or the equa-flex? Also, I read the the Lippert shock kit is not that effective because of the angle of the shock versus a Joy Rider install what is your opinion on this? Thanks

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Expert Reply:

To answer the last question first, trailer axles move not just up and down but front to back a little as well; especially when there is more than one axle. Having shocks at an angle is more ideal for that type of set up than ones mounted straight up and down. So between the Equa-Flex and the shocks I would go with the shocks for your purposes.

Lippert has 2 shock kit options. First is # LC281281 for 3 inch diameter axles. And second is # LC281255 for 2-3/8 inch diameter axles.

Another option is to use a Timbren system such as # TTRA1032 rated for 7,000 pounds or # TTRA15252 rated for 10,000 pounds. Whether you go with shocks or the Timbren springs you would need one set per axle.

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