Recommended Suspension Upgrades For 2018 Jayco White Hawk Travel Trailer With Wide Stance Axles

Published 09/17/2021

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Dexter Bronze Bushings - Qty 4

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$22.87

Lippert Tandem Axle Equa-Flex AP Kit - Wet Bolts - 3-1/8" Long Shackles

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$174.19

SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket - Single Axle - 3K to 5K - Overslung

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$267.99

Question:

I have a Jayco Whitehawk Ultralight 27RBOK camper. What should I purchase to upgrade the suspension?

asked by: Renee S

Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2018 Jayco White Hawk Ultralight 27 RBOK camper I recommend the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC314336. Your Jayco has the wide stance axle and this equalizer is 14-5/8" from front shackle bolt hole center to the rear shackle bolt hole center to match your factory equalizer. It has a rubber core that helps to reduce chucking and absorb road shock. These are rated to work with your 3,500lb axles up to a 5,200lb axle.

I recommend using their Lippert Tandem Axle Equa-Flex AP Kit # LC64FR when installing the new equalizer as the wet bolts allow you to use grease inside the mounting points which will allow your suspension to flex properly and ride quieter. If your leaf springs have plastic bushings or the bronze bushings are damaged they will need replaced with new Bronze Bushings # K71-291-00.

Finally to improve stability, body roll and ride quality the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs # TSS-107-40. This kit is per axle so you will need 2 of these. These progressive rate springs will mount between your leaf spring and trailer frame. They act as shock absorbers to help reduce road shock and also increase stability by providing additional support to the leaf springs. The springs themselves are 5" tall and include two 1/2" spacers per spring to help dial in the correct height.

expert reply by: Bud M