Replacement Suspension Parts for a 2016 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB

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I have a 2016 Grand Design imagine 2600RB with just over 30,000 miles on it. I replaced the Westlake tires size 205/75R15 with Goodyear Endurance 225/75R15. That means the sidewall size increased by .5. Im sure all the original nylon bushings in the springs are most likely shot and maybe the springs too. So I will replace them with brass bushings and wet bolts, and new springs if necessary. I will also replace the original equalizer with new shock absorbing ones - I am leaning toward the road armor shock absorbing equalizer, but not committed. Axles are 3500#. The problem is, because I increased the tire size, sometimes the tires rub the top of the wheel well. Looking for suggestions on how to increase the distance between the wheel well and tire by .5. Attached are some pictures - Keep in mind that this trailer is almost loaded to travel. Thanks in advance for your help.

asked by: Chuck

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Thank you for all of the photos and information!

With the age and condition of your suspension system I do recommend replacing the leaf springs along with all of your other components, but in short you should be able to use a slightly taller equalizer to gain that little bit of height clearance you're looking for.

The Road Armor is a good upgrade but I don't think the 6" distance between the horizontal bolt holes is sufficient for your application so I recommend checking out the Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers # LC279688 instead, which use a similar type of rubber component, but the bolt horizontal bolt holes will match up better.

To replace the rest of your suspension parts you'll want to get measurements for your shackles and leaf springs, but I believe some of these parts should match:

- MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers # MR46ZR (2-1/4" shackles)
- 23-1/8" Leaf Spring # e59SR
- 27" Leaf Spring # e97SR

You'll measure the shackles and leaf springs from center eye to center eye, and then be sure to lift your trailer by the frame with a jack to relieve pressure off of your leaf springs prior to measuring them. If you end up having different measurements please let me know and I'll be happy to further assist!

expert reply by: Jon G

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Equalizer on a 2016 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB
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Equalizer Drop on a 2016 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB
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Equalizer to Ground Measurement on a 2016 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB
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Wheel Spacing on a 2016 Grand Design Imagine 2600RB
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Answer 1

Hey Brett, the reason we took the RoadArmor cushioned equalizers off our site is because we were told that Lippert stopped offering them to us. That said, we have several similar options that work really well and honestly are a better design like the…

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Answer 2

Hi Jose, I'd be happy to assist you in finding an equalizer upgrade for your 2026 Jayco Eagle 28BHU. The Lippert Road Amror Shock Absorping Equalizer part #LC53CK is a good equalizer but doesn't account for as much up and down travel,…

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Answer 3

Thank you for providing that information. Leaf springs like the ones you have now typically match the axle capacity on your trailer. Although adding leaf springs with a slightly higher capacity won't hurt, it also is not necessary. Based on the…

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Answer 4

Hi Tim, A half inch difference between your old springs and some new springs would be well within tolerance so you would not need to replace the equalizer. The equalizer end of the #e27SR will sit slightly more in towards to the center hanger but…

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Answer 5

The left side is the driver side, right side is passenger side. On a trailer brake assembly like #23-105 the arm that the magnet is on points to the front of the trailer and the magnet always will be on the bottom. I have included a picture that…

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Answer 6

Hey Calvin, For a suspension upgrade kit on your Arctic Wolf 5th wheel trailer what you need to do is measure the length of your shackle straps from center to center to get the right length. Based on those lengths you will need either of the…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 10

The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Answer 12

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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