Replacement Spindle for Lippert LCI35 Diamond Torsion Axle on Forest River R-Pod

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I have a new rpod with axle lci35h-dtbsa-89.5-59.25-id-22d-lpib-l-655-18pt-cap 4400. The right wheel is toed out after hitting a curb. Are there parts for this axle or best to replace entire axle and do you have the parts? Thanks.

asked by: Kevin F

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Expert Reply:

The answer to your question depends on what is damaged. I recommend taking your wheel off and inspecting the hub and drum assembly along with the spindle and the axle itself. If you don't have any experience with this I would take it to a local shop to have them check for you.

If the spindle is bent or damaged it can be replaced with the # TRU74FR. If your hub or brake assembly suffered any damage you can replace them with the # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K and # AKEBRK-35R-SA. Depending on the cost and damage, a replacement axle might be your best option. This is a Lippert Diamond Torsion axle which is not something that we carry. However, you can acquire a replacement directly from Lippert.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

I'm surprised they put a 3,500 lb axle on your 2022 R-Pod RP-153 so I definitely share your concerns about the safety of the whole thing. Generally they count the tongue weight as taking on some of the total weight of the trailer, and while this…

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Answer 2

My recommendation is to replace your axle with a 5,200lb like #e55SR as the 4,400lb spindle is so uncommon they are not readily available. This will give you stronger components to lessen the chance of you having to replace a spindle in the future.…

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Answer 3

We do have a selection of trailer axles that feature an 89 inch hub face measurement but none that also have a 62 inch spring seat length. We do not manufacture the axles so your best bet to obtain a standard replacement with matching dimensions will…

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Answer 4

Stephen, I did some research and it looks like your Forest River has 3.5K axles which you can definitely swap out for heavier duty 5,200 lb axles, but there are a number of other things that will need to be swapped out as well. Your leaf springs can…

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Answer 5

Hi Hank, Having to add on 7" of material to make up the spacing from the frame to the wheel wells isn't really going to be the safest option for your R-Pod. You would need to either increase the height of the frame for the wheels to clear…

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Answer 6

The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of a Forest River R-Pod RP-177 is 3,728 lbs therefore I recommend the Timbren Heavy-Duty Axle-Less Trailer Suspension part #TASR35HDS06 which has a 3,500 lb rating. I do understand this is less than the GVWR but…

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Answer 7

With the typical ST235/75R15 tire having a diameter of 28.8 inches (roughly), the Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D #LHWL300 at a 27.1 inch diameter, will definitely fit your 2017 R-Pod 177. These will have a maximum capacity of…

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Answer 8

Your understanding of the wheel offset is correct. With a positive 0.5 inch offset the wheel moves toward the trailer 1/2 inch, resulting in 2 inches of the wheel in front of the hub and 3 inches of the wheel behind the hub. (Negative offset would…

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Answer 9

Lippert's 4,400 lb axles like what you have use the same bearings as 3,500 lb axles so the correct replacement bearing kit is the following: - Bearing Kit #BK2-100

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Answer 10

According to our conversations with Lippert your LCI35 axles use standard bearings and seals found on 3,500 lb axles so the Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and Al-Ko Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle #BK2-100 is what you are needing. If you want…

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Answer 11

Hi Daniel; the correct Timken bearing kit for your 3,500 lb Lippert axles is the #TMK52VR. The kit comes with the bearings, races, grease seal, cotter pin. and an EZ lube spindle washer.

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