Lippert Center Point Trailer Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade Kit LC1565391

Updated 10/18/2025 | Published 01/17/2019

Question:

I am looking for to upgrade to airride suspension. Came across this kit on your site and was wondering if you had any information as to how these will perform compared to a factory installed airride system. I own a 2018 40foot 22gn big tex deckover with 10k dexter axles. Will these work with my trailer? Also what will happen if say the airbag gets a leak or pops? Will I be able to still drive for a period of time or will the trailer become immobile?

asked by: Derek P

Expert Reply:

The Lippert Center Point Trailer Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade Kit # LC1565391 will give performance similar to a factory system but much better than standard equalizers because it absorbs impacts caused by road shocks and it provides a smoother ride and optimum brake efficiency.

The installation requirements include that the trailer have a standard center hanger sized for a 1 3/4-wide leaf spring, with at least 2-1/2-inches from the equalizer hole to the top of the hanger and that it be 3-inches wide or wider. The product instructions are detailed and cover all the considerations for installation; these are linked for you.

Once installed if the Center Point system is leaking, add air to 100 psi and begin troubleshooting at the fitting connections with soapy water. If the leak cannot be traced to a fitting connection, the air gauge and the fill valve are the most likely pneumatic parts to leak. The most unlikely component to leak is the air bag.

If there is an air leak or a complete loss of air in the system, the trailer can still travel. Mechanical bag stops that are standard on the sub-units allow Center Point to be operated on the trailer without air in cases where travel is necessary. However, prolonged use in this condition can potentially accelerate the wear of the stop plates.

expert reply by: Adam R

James

10/16/2025

Does this kit work with the hutch suspension system?

Jon G.

10/16/2025

@James The Lippert Center Point # LC1565391 won't work for a few reasons; this works with double-eye springs while the Hutch Suspension works with slipper springs, and then the middle hanger is needed in the Hutch Suspension kit and this would replace it.

James

10/17/2025

@JonG that’s what I thought but wasn’t sure if I could change the spring setup and it work. Do you know of an air ride system that’ll work with the hutch suspension?

Jon G.

10/17/2025

@James I'm looking at all of our options, but none of them look like they will fit in the space leftover from the Hutch Suspension system. What I recommend doing is reaching out to Hutch directly to see if they have any recommendations on an additional kit that will fit with their setup.