Troubleshooting Tire Rubbing at Full Suspension on 2004 Coachmen Viking Tent Trailer

Updated 05/06/2019 | Published 05/04/2019

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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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$82.90

Lippert Center Point by Trailair Air-Ride Suspension Upgrade - Tandem Axle

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Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System Light-Duty Trailers 1,000 lbs

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$269.36

Question:

2004 viking tent trailer 2 lift hi! i have some rubbing on my pop up trailer at full suspension bump! ive seen over/under axle kit but that would lift my tent trailer at least 4! all i need is a 2inch lift, would longer shackles would do the job or you have another option for me? thanks

asked by: Philip R

Expert Reply:

Other than flipping your axles, the only way to change the ride height of your trailer is to change the hangers unless your trailer suspension is really bad and has been very overloaded. It sounds like you research things like axle capacity so I'd be shocked if your suspension was that bad without you being very aware. If you want to change out your hangers, I've linked the page to all your options.

Different shackle straps won't give you that kind of lift. There is only one suspension upgrade that I'm aware of that currently lifts your trailer 2 inches but it normally a very calculated option based on the expense and function and extremely rare on pop-ups. It is the center point air ride suspension upgrade # LC1565391.

If it were my trailer, I would simply make sure the rubbing stopped by installing the Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System Light-Duty Trailers 1,000 lbs # TTRA1702 to limit the movement of your axle under weight while still helping with suspension and support.

expert reply by: Jason S