Which Type Of Hydraulic Oil Do I Use On Lipert Leveling System # LC672136

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A few years ago I read you could use a hydraulic oil from Catepillar? i do not remember which hydraulic oil they had mentioned! Do you happen to know which hydraulic oil from Catepillar can be used?

asked by: David S

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I went ahead and reached out to Lippert, and they confirmed that you need automatic transmission fluid Dexron III or Mercon 5 fluid. This works with their hydraulic auto leveling system # LC672136. With that being said, I do not recommend using the hydraulic jack oil from Caterpillar.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Hello Mark, Per the tech at Lippert you are going to want to use AW-32 Hydraulic Fluid, and not an automatic transmission fluid.

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Answer 2

I checked with Lippert and the fluid recommended for their hydraulic auto leveling system is automatic transmission fluid with Dexron III or Mercon 5 fluid.

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Answer 3

When installing the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizers #LC696740 you'll want to use a torque wrench on the bolts and torque them to between 30-lbs/ft and 50-lbs/ft torque. I confirmed this with my tech contact over at Lippert.

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For 1/2 inch trailer u-bolts that attach to axle the recommended torque value is between 45 and 70 ft lbs of torque.

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Answer 5

I've checked with Lippert in the past and for their hydraulic leveling systems they recommend Dexron III or Mercon 5 automatic transmission fluid.

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Hey Ian, great to hear from you again! The differences between the MORryde CRE3000 #MR87ZR and AllTrek 4000 #MR89DR that fit a 33" wheelbase is the height between the hanger and equalizer bolts, and the amount of travel the suspension style will…

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We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 11

Hey Jon, typically people replace the Dometic 310 RV toilet with the 410 which we have with the part #DMC64JF for a tan porcelain or the part #DMC44JF for a white porcelain. These are both standard height toilets with a round bowl and a slow close…

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Answer 12

Hey Michael, welcome back! The #DMC64JF is the newer production model of the #DOM37FR and is designed to replace it. They are pretty much the same and part of the 310/Part-Timer line. The overall dimensions are slightly different at 18-1/2" long…

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