Recommended Shock Kit for a Tandem Axle Trailer w/ 5,200 lbs Capacity Axles
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/03/2024
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Question:
I have a 27 2006 KZ Sportsman Sportster Toy Hauler Pull Type. The axle 5200 lbs 373mm AL-KO-KOBER. Will these shocks fit Lippert Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock - Yellow Item LC283280 or what shocks will work yo carry. Thanks Charlie
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Expert Reply:
The Lippert Heavy-Duty Replacement Shock item # LC283280 is just a replacement shock. In order for it to fit you would already need to have a shock kit installed and the shock you are replacing measure 8-5/8" compressed and 13-1/2" extended.
If you're wanting to add a set of shocks to your toy hauler's 5,200 lbs axles you can use the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks item # LC281281 but only if your axles are mounted below your leaf springs and they are 3" in diameter. This is pretty standard for the aftermarket shock kits. We don't have anything that will work with axles mounted on top of the leaf springs.
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Jerred H.
2/3/2026
Hey Charlie, did you end up using the Lippert bolt-on shock kit for your 5,200-lb axles on the Sportster? Your results could really help others trying to add shocks to a similar toy hauler setup.