MORryde X-Factor Crossmembers with Hanger B Braces?

[Hoopy Frood]

They have special crossmembers designed to clear such obstructions.

 

[Wileykid]

They have special crossmembers designed to clear such obstructions.

Take measurements, the lower bracket they have is not low enough to clear my black pipe. I would have to extend the bracket another inch. No way to relocate the pipe unfortunately.

 

[poohbear]

They have special crossmembers designed to clear such obstructions.

As happyfrood said, those brackets are not long enough to clear the rear black pipe. Ill look again and just make a plate & weld a sq tube across if I don't think it will be too low.

 

[Jimndebrving]

Although I am sure there has been, I have not heard or read about the center hangar or the shackle bolt in it breaking. All most all are the rear.

I too have a broken right rear shackle. After reading all these posts it appears the problem is systemic. Obviously, i need to upgrade my axles etc. which really pisses me off. I have seen various parts named such as V brackets, X braces etc. Can anyone provide a list of recommended upgrade parts/kits that I can research and price out?
Thanks

 

[Hoopy Frood]

I too have a broken right rear shackle. After reading all these posts it appears the problem is systemic. Obviously, i need to upgrade my axles etc. which really pisses me off. I have seen various parts named such as V brackets, X braces etc. Can anyone provide a list of recommended upgrade parts/kits that I can research and price out?
Thanks

"Systemic"? That might be going overboard a bit.

 

[Jimndebrving]

just meaning these kind of failure should be rare. Apparently not so much... Hopefully someone can steer me to suggested repair/upgrades. I really do not want to replace my entire trailer suspension.

 

[poohbear]

just meaning these kind of failure should be rare. Apparently not so much... Hopefully someone can steer me to suggested repair/upgrades. I really do not want to replace my entire trailer suspension.

I would start by adding the " V " braces inside the hanger brackets then the cross braceing. Just my thought. I don't know what the V's would cost as our 397 had them when I bought it.

 

[Jimndebrving]

Thanks, that is the conclusion from several other threads I read. I just need to get the trailer back in roadworthy condition. Next off season I may consider full scale suspension upgrades. Now I just have to find a shop that will do the work in a reasonable amount of time. I'm thinking our local GD service center is not the place. could be wrong, they have been OK on simple warranty work and maintenance. This however, might be over their heads.

 

[Riverbug]

Thanks, that is the conclusion from several other threads I read. I just need to get the trailer back in roadworthy condition. Next off season I may consider full scale suspension upgrades. Now I just have to find a shop that will do the work in a reasonable amount of time. I'm thinking our local GD service center is not the place. could be wrong, they have been OK on simple warranty work and maintenance. This however, might be over their heads.

You might just look for a local welder. We found a great one 15 miles away that does trailer repair. They were fast, cheap, and great. Just work out of a big shed on their farm; sometimes those can be a great find.

 

[Wileykid]

Thanks, that is the conclusion from several other threads I read. I just need to get the trailer back in roadworthy condition. Next off season I may consider full scale suspension upgrades. Now I just have to find a shop that will do the work in a reasonable amount of time. I'm thinking our local GD service center is not the place. could be wrong, they have been OK on simple warranty work and maintenance. This however, might be over their heads.

Look at the local commercial trailer repair places. They are the ones that are working on suspensions all the time. When one of my shackle tabs bent, went to the commercial place, trust them more than a dealer. If just welding the "v" bracket, like mentioned above, a good welder will work.

 

[jproctor9]

As happyfrood said, those brackets are not long enough to clear the rear black pipe. Ill look again and just make a plate & weld a sq tube across if I don't think it will be too low.

My answer to clearing the gray water pipe...

Post in thread 'MORryde Crossmember on 2400BH?' MORryde Crossmember on 2400BH?

 

[Jimndebrving]

Returning to this thread to update on the status of my suspension repair. Everything is finally fixed and Lippert even reimbursed me for the repairs ! Not expected from some of the other posts but they were rather accommodating. I had to send in documentation etc and evidence I paid for it of course and wait on their customer service to review and approve.
I chose to have all six hangers removed and replaced/upgraded with new spring mounts and V-braces. Didn't go the MORryde X brace...yet... Plus added wet bolts all around.
Lippert would only pay for the broken right rear and the opposite left rear replacement which I thought was fair. I chose to upgrade all 6 of the hangers to what is now their current design (based on review of 2024 models at a recent RV show)
Everyone needs to know Lippert extended their frame warranty from one year to 3 years along with GD now having a 5 year frame warranty for 2020 and later products.
I mention this because I didn't know and neither did my GD certified repair shop. This should have been handled as a typical warranty claim thru the dealership.
In the end, it all worked out.

 

[AZ_JOE]

Good to hear Lippert stepped up. Moreover, upgrading all your hangers is good idea. I installed MORryde X-Factor Crossmembers across all my hangers and installed SumoSprings as well. My goal is to prevent a failure like the one you experienced and improve the ride quality of travel trailer.

 

[tjndsa]

We have all those suspension items for sale in the “items for sale” post.
Morryde x cross brace, sumo springs, and leaf springs, for anyone looking.

 

[Spartacus]

I think that they have different brackets that will come down over that.

 

[Dutchman2]

I installed the X-factor braces on the center and rear hangers. I did have to use the optional drop down hangers on the rear as the brace interfered with the fresh water drain valve. Have had them installed for a year now. I installed these as we do near 90 degree turns into our driveway and also into our storage building. As mentioned earlier only real differance I have noticed is less suspension noise when doing hard turns. Attached Picture of dropp down brace support installed.

Dutchman2