What is the Weight Capacity of the Lippert Components Replacement Shock?

Published 04/05/2019

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Lippert Standard Replacement Shock - Black

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$52.63

Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb (3") Overslung Axle

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$237.26

Lippert Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock - Yellow

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$66.50

Question:

What is the capacity of the Lippert Components Standard Replacement Shock - Black Item # LC283271

asked by: Kent

Expert Reply:

I reached out to my tech contact at Lippert and the Standard Replacement Shock - Black # LC283271 doesn't have a rated capacity but is designed only for use on 2-3/8 inch diameter axles. That axle size is the 3,500 lb axle, so seeing as they are designed for 2 shocks per axle, the closest I can give you to a capacity is approximately 1,750 lbs but shocks aren't weight bearing so that is why they aren't rated for a capacity.

Any axle above the 3,500 lbs would require the Lippert Components Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock - Yellow # LC283280. This comes in an axle kit with brackets # LC281281.

expert reply by: Jason S