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    303RLS / Damper Install

    Took advantage on the sale a few weeks back and picked up the Comfort Ride shock absorber system for the 3 inch axles. Installation was really very easy, took about 4 1/2 hours total. Might have been much quicker but I went ahead and replaced the U-bolts as well, went with a 7 inch bolt as the factory GD U-bolts didn't have many threads left. The Road Master U-Bolt plates/shock hangers are significantly thick, so I wanted to make sure I had plenty of thread. The hardest part was mounting the top plates, was originally going to weld but ends up there is plenty of room to drill and use the included self-tapping bolts. The drilling was a pain, was going to use my right angle drill but not enough room (unless I cut some of my drill bits in half). I ended up buying a 12 inch long 5/16 bit (the instructions recommended it) and sure enough that is the way to go, at least in my case. Getting leverage while on your back under the trailer was fun (sarcasm). Anyway, turned out great and did notice a difference on the way back to park it in storage. The drive is a short 9 mile drive with a mix of city street and highway. The 303 seemed to settle much more quickly after rolling through some of the crappy areas of road. Not so much bounce on the trailer or the tail of the truck, not completely gone, but much improved. So far, so good.

    I also put some loom on the brake wires to protect a bit better, did that later in the day so no pics.

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    Last edited by BubbleGutz; 11-12-2020 at 04:40 PM. Reason: typos
    2020 GD Reflection 303RLS
    2016 Ford F250 FX4 6.7 PSD 3.55 / OEM E-Locker
    BDS 2.5" Radius Arm Leveling Kit
    B&W Turnover Ball/Gooseneck w/Andersen UH
    Titan 50 Gallon Replacement Tank
    Air Lift LoadLifter 5K Ultimate w/ Gen2 Wireless Air

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    Put mine on 2 years ago. Great addition. Next you need to change the pin box to a Trailair Flex Air.
    David & Kyrenda
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    2019 Reflection 337rls
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    Thanks, for the pictures and write up ! Not sure I have seen a cleaner "underneath" area of an RV even right at the factory.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lampton View Post
    Put mine on 2 years ago. Great addition. Next you need to change the pin box to a Trailair Flex Air.
    Do you think that would work well with the Andersen UH?
    2020 GD Reflection 303RLS
    2016 Ford F250 FX4 6.7 PSD 3.55 / OEM E-Locker
    BDS 2.5" Radius Arm Leveling Kit
    B&W Turnover Ball/Gooseneck w/Andersen UH
    Titan 50 Gallon Replacement Tank
    Air Lift LoadLifter 5K Ultimate w/ Gen2 Wireless Air

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    Quote Originally Posted by Canyonlight View Post
    Thanks, for the pictures and write up ! Not sure I have seen a cleaner "underneath" area of an RV even right at the factory.

    Dan
    Thanks, my OCD is to blame for that.
    2020 GD Reflection 303RLS
    2016 Ford F250 FX4 6.7 PSD 3.55 / OEM E-Locker
    BDS 2.5" Radius Arm Leveling Kit
    B&W Turnover Ball/Gooseneck w/Andersen UH
    Titan 50 Gallon Replacement Tank
    Air Lift LoadLifter 5K Ultimate w/ Gen2 Wireless Air

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    Do you have a link for the shocks & the brackets, etc....?
    Stephen & Kerri
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    https://tweetys.com/joy-rider-traile...nch-axles.aspx

    The above link is where I purchased the kit and is available elsewhere at various prices. I took advantage of a sale and the price was much lower than it appears to be currently.
    2020 GD Reflection 303RLS
    2016 Ford F250 FX4 6.7 PSD 3.55 / OEM E-Locker
    BDS 2.5" Radius Arm Leveling Kit
    B&W Turnover Ball/Gooseneck w/Andersen UH
    Titan 50 Gallon Replacement Tank
    Air Lift LoadLifter 5K Ultimate w/ Gen2 Wireless Air

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    Quote Originally Posted by BubbleGutz View Post
    https://tweetys.com/joy-rider-traile...nch-axles.aspx

    The above link is where I purchased the kit and is available elsewhere at various prices. I took advantage of a sale and the price was much lower than it appears to be currently.
    Thank you!
    Stephen & Kerri
    2020 Reflection 337RLS
    2020 F350 4X4 Lariat
    Reese Goosebox

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