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Thread: Leaf Spring Broke
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09-14-2019, 04:30 PM #11
Hi Alan,
“Boxing” the hangers is definitely a worthwhile addition, particularly with the tall hangers that both LCI and Dexter use on some GDRV models. The common way to do this is what the industry calls “V Clips”. There are many reference to these in the long thread on broken hangers, but Gene has posted the best pictures in post 282 of https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...057#post218057 although these pics are not of a Grand Design product. See also the picture that I attached to post 285. Note that the V Clip is welded across its ends at the frame but only down opposite legs of the hanger to maintain some flexibility in tightening to the spring bushing. Boxing the ends of the hanger would make it too rigid to bend in to the bushing which is typically shorter than the free width of the hanger. I have V Clips installed in all my hangers . . . after this was suggested by the LCI tech when he was replacing (and reinforcing) the hanger that broke on my Reflection. The first post in the long thread referenced above.
RobLast edited by Cate&Rob; 09-14-2019 at 04:33 PM.
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09-14-2019, 09:26 PM #12
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Thank you Rob for the advice. My trailer should be at the leaf spring shop this Tuesday. I'll reach out to them to see if they recommend upgrading other suspension components. I failed to mention in my post the heavier Sailun tire and rim upgrade which may be putting more stress on the springs.
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09-18-2019, 05:00 PM #13
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Replacing leaf springs can be done in a driveway with a jack and jack stands. Most RV repair shops suck. My experience is that they rarely have parts on hand. I’ve had better luck with truck and trailer repair shops.
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09-18-2019, 05:19 PM #14
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One would think that parts such as leaf springs, bearings and seals would be on the shelf at any competent RV parts dept. Rarely are they. As the service dept never seems to have anything stocked, I imagine the parts “dept” is nothing more than a countertop with a phone and desktop computer. Isn’t it amazing how RV manufacturers (regardless of brand) all seem to use the same parts when putting these boxes on wheels but a dealer can’t seem to stock any parts because there is too many varieties and assortments to keep in stock.
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09-18-2019, 05:29 PM #15
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09-21-2019, 04:54 AM #16
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I just had my 2017 Reflection 30BH in the RV shop for a spring that had had slid forward and ruined the tire. The shop foreman said all springs were flat, and he was seeing a lot of these on newer trailers. Fortunately for me the dealer sold the rig with an RV Warranty Forever which covers suspension and various other mechanical components (if you bring it in every year for a $125 inspection). Shop foreman recommended that, rather than ordering the same imported junk springs, I have springs made at a local specialty spring shop (St. Louis Spring) and have an extra leaf added. This we did. Dealer then installed them. Yes the local shop cost $125 per spring and I only got $48 each credit from Warranty Forever (cost of junk imports), however, I am very pleased. Just got back from a 600 mile trip into the hilliest, windiest roads in the Missouri Ozarks (Hwy 19) but the trailer road and followed excellent. It sits about 1 inch higher, but rides much better. I would recommend using a reputable spring shop over junk on-line imports if you replace your springs.
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09-21-2019, 10:52 AM #17
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