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03-31-2016, 09:08 PM #1
Installed Trailer Blocks Today - R/F new Tires
After following Poppy's disc brake thread, I decided to install trailer blocks like he did. I started the job about 10am this morning and finished up at 5pm. This included building the cribbing to put the jack stands under the frame. All in all, the job went very well, and there were no surprises. I'm ready to install the Goodyear G614 tires tomorrow and should have no clearance issues, even with the steel plate I installed in the fender wells. It should increase the height of my rig by a little over an inch to 12',11".
Here's how I did it:
1. Hitch up Truck
2. Raise all Landing gear
3. Jack up trailer by frame and install jack stands on both sides behind the rear axle.
4. Drop all landing gear to provide additional support.
5. Remove both rear tires.
6. Make sure you have plenty of brake wire to work with. If needed, cut the wires and then reattach them later. I was able to pull several inches of brake wire out from the underbelly.
7. Loosen the spring u-bolts on one side until the nuts are just about off, but don't completely remove them. Let the axle hang in the u-bolts.
8. Place a floor jack under the opposite side of the axle, and remove the U-bolts.
9. Lower the axle just far enough to insert the lift block.
10. Jack the axle into place and position it with all the alignment pins are properly oriented.
11. Install new U-bolts and tie plates and tighten until you have about 1/4" of play in the hardware.
12. Take the floor jack to the opposite side of the axle and repeat steps 8-11.
13. Snug all the new axle hardware and begin torqueing in 25 lb-ft steps until you have reached the specified torque (125 lb-ft).
14. Install the tires and then move to the front axle and repeat the process.
Side View
Rear View
Steel Plate Installed In the Fender Wells
Jim
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03-31-2016, 09:14 PM #2
wow great job and love the black n whites.
ToddTodd & Wendy
Blossom Valley Ca,
2 King Charles Cavaliers
Firesian & Quarter Horses
2013 Ford F-350 Lifted
2016 Reflection 303 w/reese goose box
1932 Ford Cabriolet
2013 BMW R1200GS
2013 Dodge Yellow Jacket
Still Working :cool:
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03-31-2016, 09:22 PM #3
Thanks Todd,
BTW, forgot to mention the tools needed:
1. Floor Jack
2. Bottle Jack
3. Jack Stands
4. Torque Wrench capable of 125 Lb-ft
5. Breaker Bar
6. 7/8" deep socket
7. Penetrating Oil (for the old bolts).
8. Hammer to persuade the old U-bolts to budge.
Jim
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03-31-2016, 09:34 PM #4
Jim,
Thanks for the pictures and the detailed step-by-step. This mod is on my list for when we get home from Florida.
I am sure there are lots of US sources for spacers like this. The kind-of-funny part is that this was originally my idea. When Paul and I were exchanging ideas about how to level and raise the coach, I googled "spacer blocks" and my google.ca always picks up Canadian sites first. I am probably going to wander over and pick up my spacers in person (supplier is about 50 miles from my home) . . . just to explain to this guy, why folks from all over the US are ordering spacers of different heights .
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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03-31-2016, 09:53 PM #5
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04-02-2016, 04:30 PM #6
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Quick question for you Jim, thr plate you added that is for protection in case of a blow out correct? And is it gauge material if so what gauge 16?
Solitude 321RL
'04 F250 6.0L
Bulletproof oil cooler, 7.3l fan clutch,
Ride Rite air bags,
B&W Companion Hitch
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04-02-2016, 06:21 PM #7
Iguana - I used 10ga stainless steel plate. It's probably overkill, but I don't want to have to rebuild the fender well again or have to replace the steel plate. I figure even if I get a bad blowout, all it will do is mark up the plate and not dent it. A less expensive option would be to use diamond plate.
Jim
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04-02-2016, 08:29 PM #8
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04-03-2016, 09:41 AM #9
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Don & Judy
Charlotte - SPCA Special
2014 Reflection 303RLS
2019 F350 Dually CC LB 6.7L
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04-03-2016, 03:32 PM #10
My plan is also 1 1/2" on street side and 1" on curb side to try and get closer to side-to-side level. If this gets the trailer high enough to tow level fore-aft, I may stay with 15". If not, I will have room to go to 16" to gain more ride height.
I currently have about 5" clearance between overhang and TV box rails and the tail of the trailer is 2" below level.
RobCate & Rob
2015 Reflection 303RLS
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