Does Oil Around Shocks of Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Indicate They Have Failed

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I have an original Rack n Roll trailer pre Yakima the shocks look greasy, does that mean they failed? And lastly, my typical loads are 100-200 lbs. Would the HD shocks be too rigid and less forgiving on my kayaks? Photo attached

asked by: Chris A

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Your current shocks are leaking fluid which is a sign they have failed. The oil inside the shock which provides the dampening is most likely gone to point the shock is no longer functioning and the suspension is really bouncy.

The HD shock kit part # Y08110 would replace what you have now and will allow the suspension to work like it needs to. It would not be rated too high for the 100-200 lb you'll have on your trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Leaky Shock Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer
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Answer 1

According to Yakima, the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 should only be used if you add the 78" crossmember kit #Y08111. They didn't have an exact reason for this, but it sounds like the concern is people will…

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Answer 2

The tires on the Yakima Rack and Roll trailers #Y08106 and #Y08107 are indeed specified for inflation pressure of 40-psi. To lose about half that pressure after a year-and-a-half of storage is not at all surprising, but for the two tires that lost…

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Answer 3

I reached out to my contact at Yakima and she said that the compressed length of the Replacement Standard Shocks #8880177 is 9.45 inches. These are designed to replace the standard shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 and #Y08107.

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Answer 4

While there isn't a life expectancy, per se, of the shocks on the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66" #Y08106 and 78" #Y08107, upgrading to the HD shocks is absolutely a good idea if your gear weighs around 200 llbs and certainly…

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Answer 5

Geoff, the wheel bearings for the Yakima Rack N Roll is not available for replacement, unfortunately. To replace the bearings you'd need to replace the entire wheel with the Replacement Wheels for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #8880157, which…

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Answer 6

In order to install the Yakima LockNLoad Platform Roof Tray above a tonneau cover on a truck bed you will need to install a set of tracks alongside the bed rails along with a crossbar system. The crossbar system is needed because the tray is not wide…

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Answer 7

I contacted the manufacturer about replacing the 3.25"-16" tires on your Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer with 3.50"-16" tires. They recommend that you continue to use the Replacement Tire for Wheel on Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers…

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Answer 8

The weight capacity for the standard Yakima Rack and Roll trailer like part #Y08107 is 250 lbs when used with the standard shocks. If you go to the HD shocks like part #Y08110 you increase that capacity to 350 lbs. This is recommended if you plan to…

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Answer 9

The Spare Tire with 5 Spoke Rim for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08121 has wheel dimensions of 16" diameter x 1.85" wide and tire dimensions of 16" diameter x 3.25" wide. This is the tire #Y8880282 you referenced with inner tube…

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Answer 10

The Replacement Tire for Wheel on Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers #Y8880282 is the tire that you are referring to. This is a 3.25-16 tire but it will still fit the wheels on your trailer. We have never carried 3.50-16 tires. If you need the inner tube…

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Answer 11

The 3.25-16 Replacement Tire #Y8880282 will still fit your pre-Yakima era Rack and Roll trailer wheels. Otherwise the 3.50-16 size is readily available. It is a motorcycle tire size.

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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