Does the Lippert Components Center Point # LC1565391 Help with Crosswinds

Updated 03/26/2018 | Published 03/23/2018

Question:

1. Will this airbag system help with sway from crosswinds or 18 wheelers buzzing past at 90 Mph? 2. If I have two holes on the hanger but am using the lower hole can I use the higher hanger to not increase the height two inches. 3. I have trailer shocks will those no longer be needed. 4. I purchased the Timbren SuspensionEnhancement System SES Hollow Rubber Springs for 7000 pound axles. Due to my trailer shocks they will not work so I will return them next week. 5. I ordered the Dexter Rubber Equalizer for 5 5/8 spacing. I have 35 inch spaced axles not 33 inch. One shackle flipped during installation but with out weight. 6. I am thinking or returning both the Dexter Rubber Equalizer and Timbren SES and go with the air bags, 7. I have already upgraded to 6000 Dexter axles with Performance Braking Titan Disc Brake Kit. I purchased new 16 aluminum wheels and ST 235/75/16 Taskmaster tires from you. 8. My rig is 6 inches higher due to 3 inch axle, 16 inch wheels, taller tires. I also replaced 3 leaf light duty leaf springs with 4 leaf heavy duty leaf springs. Also had perches on top of axles. 9. Just want some good advice here please. 10. So do I have perches welded under the axle which will lower my rig but use the hanger at the bottom which would then raise my rig?

asked by: Curt E

Expert Reply:

The Lippert Components Center Point # LC1565391 will help to reduce the side-to-side trailer sway that you experience when going down the road. As long as your shocks do not interfere with the Center Point system when it is installed then there really shouldn't be any harm in using additional products that help to make the ride quality better.

If you decide to return the Timbren SES System and Dexter Rubber Equalizer System then you could use that to help cover the cost for this new system. You can try installing this kit on the higher holes of your hangers but you need to make sure that it still allows your suspension to work properly.

With this system you shouldn't have to have anything cut off and welded, but if you are looking for a desired height for your trailer then it would be wise to mock up your trailer before installing the Center Point system.

expert reply by: Jon G