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01-13-2020, 06:50 AM #1
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Broken Shackle
While getting ready to unhitch after returning from my last trip, noticed that the camper appeared to be slightly leaning to the driver's side. Not much, but there was definitely less clearance between the bed of the truck and the camper on that side. I checked the shackles on the driver side, and one was totally broken.
My mechanical skills are limited, but fortunately, the independent repair shop I have used is only a couple of miles from where I store my unit. Dropped it there on Friday, will keep folks here posted as to how things proceed. I feel very good about this shop, but am open to any questions I should be asking.2017 Ford F350 Platinum 6.7L PowerStroke DRW
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01-13-2020, 08:49 AM #2
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Time to change them all to the heavy duty ones...
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01-13-2020, 09:06 AM #3
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Just went through this, unfortunately I couldn't tow mine. Sat on the side of the road until a mobile tech could install new shackle. I was really impressed by the amount of measuring he did. It's apparently critical that the shackles get installed at the correct angle and location.
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01-13-2020, 10:56 AM #4
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It is interesting that the number of broken shackles (probably spring hangers most often) and/or springs reported on the forum over the years seem to happen on the heavier side of the RV which is generally the street side depending on floor plan layout, of course. It also seems to be more often the rear most spring mount hanger rather than the front. With the extra weight on this side (right around 1000 lbs. more on our 303 when heavily loaded) it makes sense that these suspension components will be tested more with road impacts and with more frequent sharp hard twisting turns on non-forgiving surfaces.
Not sure the location with Kebler or with Dallas.......would be interesting to learn and see pictures.
This said, the design and build of the components should stand up to this more severe duty. Yes, there will be failures even if this is true but we seem to have quite a fair number of these reports over the years. GDRV is aware of many of these failures but it seems the design/process has not changed. As generally true, however, GDRV has been responsive to helping folks with these issues (even having re-enforcing done to the spring hangers at times.)
DanLast edited by Canyonlight; 01-14-2020 at 09:46 AM.
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01-13-2020, 08:43 PM #5
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Just for clarification, did the shackle break or the spring hanger? The shackles are two steel bars that go from the spring to the spring hanger. The spring hanger is welded to the frame.
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01-14-2020, 08:58 AM #6
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01-14-2020, 09:05 AM #9
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01-14-2020, 09:08 AM #10
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