Lippert Components Shock Kit Aftermarket User Manual

Shock Kit

Aftermarket Manual

Shock Kit

Aftermarket
Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................ 2

Parts List ............................................... 2

Preparation............................................. 2

Installation ............................................2-3

Notes................................................... 4

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Shock Kit

Aftermarket Manual

Introduction

Instantly improve your ride with our complete shock mount kits.

Shocks help to efciently manage axle spring movement to

provide a smoother, more comfortable ride.

Parts List

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281281 - 3” Axle Beam Kit
Letter Part# Description

A 2139541 U-bolt

B 2139531 Shock Mounting Tie Plate

C 170997 9/16” Washer

D 182274 9/16” Nut

E 275046 Shock Upper Mounting Bracket

F 191021 3/8” - 16 x 1” Self Tapping Bolt

G 177734 Shock

Preparation

Tools Required:

• Floor Jack

• Drill / Socket Wrench

• Torque Wrench

• 3/8” Socket

• 9/16” Socket

• 11/32” Drill Bit

• Tape Measure

• M a r ke r

1. Check to make sure slide-out cross shafts are not in the way.

2. Measure clearance between inside of tire and I-beam ange.
Minimum clearance is 2 1/2”

Installation

This process will need to be repeated on each end of the axle.

NOTE: Tires removed from images for clarity.

1. Raise trailer and jack up the axle to release pressure on the
springs.

2. Remove old u-bolts and tie plate.

3. Install new tie plate with the longer side facing outward
(Fig. 1A) and torque the u-bolts to 90 ft lbs.

281255 - 2 3/8” Axle Beam Kit

NOTE: Do NOT use old components.

Letter Part# Description

A 122073 U-bolt

B 1938281 Shock Mounting Tie Plate

D 122079 1/2” x 20 Nut

E 275047 Shock Upper Mounting Bracket

F 191021 3/8” - 16 x 1” Self Tapping Bolt

G 177734 Shock

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