Trailer Lift Kit for a 2005 Forest River Shamrock Hybrid 17

Updated 03/16/2022 | Published 03/15/2022

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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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$72.79

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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$84.63

Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit - Single Axle

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$204.60

Question:

This is a follow up to my last question. I was given an immediate answer, my follow up is what lift kit should I get? Thank you in advance for your help with this.

asked by: Tim D

Expert Reply:

The correct lift kit is going to depend on what axle you have, which is not a fitguided item. We have a couple lift kits with 3.5" of lift. The Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle # LC382741 which is for square 3,500 lb. axles or the Axle Riser Kit - Single Diamond Torsion Axle # LC270682 which is for Diamond 3,500 lb. axles.

There are also over under kits, which basically flip your leaf springs to the top of your axle which lifts the trailer. There are two options here as well. The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 for 2-3/8" diameter axles and the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00 for 3" diameter axles. This would provide you with approximately the same lift that your axle diameter is plus the height of your leaf springs. You would then be able to add the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit # LC87120 for an additional 1-1/4" or 2-1/4" of lift if you want more lift.

expert reply by: Scott S

Alternate View of Axle on Forest River Shamrock Trailer
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Axle on Forest River Shamrock Trailer
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Axle Tag on Forest River Shamrock Trailer
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Tim D.

3/15/2022

This is a follow up to my last question. I was given an immediate answer, my follow up is what lift kit should I get? Thank you in advance for your help with this.

Scott S.

3/16/2022

Thank you for the pictures. From them, I was able to identify that you have an AL-KO axle with an approximately 3,500 lb. axle when converted from kg. Unfortunately, give the unique shape of your axle we do not have a riser kit that will work. AL-KO is no longer in business and the riser kits we have do not work for the unique shape of your axle. Your best bet is probably going to be to contact a local fabricator and see about having a custom riser kit made.