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Old 01-03-2022, 02:50 PM   #1
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Colman 1855RB axle size question.

Wanting to order a spare leaf spring and other axle parts to have on hand.
cant find what size axle it has.

Also any recommendations for a possible upgrade for the suspension?
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Old 01-03-2022, 05:59 PM   #2
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If you do upgrade, some thoughts, tires might not adequate for new load. Also even if you do not upgrade, suggest you put "wet bolts" in place of factory ones. These are grease able and are not plastic sleeves. Not sure if the frame will handle any upgrade.
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Old 02-13-2022, 10:06 PM   #3
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I ended up ordering
Dexter Axle K71-358-00

I will install these this spring and keep the originals for on the road spares.
These shackles are very heavy duty and have the grease zerts.

Not in a huge hurry.have a couple of years before we really hit the road in any meaningful way.
But when we do. it will be thousands of miles a year.

Still need to buy a spare leaf spring, plus pay a competent welder to beef up the frame at the axles. and beef up hitch A frame where it attaches to the front of the camper frame.

I have seen a few accounts of the A frame bending after hitting some bumps. While using a weight distribution hitch.
Thats the plan anyway.

" Yea but you will kill your warranty."

My Camper has been sitting at the dealers since Sept. Just to fix a few minor Warranty issues.
I am NOT overly concerned about warranty work.
I am am very concerned about NOT being stuck along the side of the freeway in the middle of no where.
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