Lippert Components Shock Kit Aftermarket - Manual (Page 2)

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Shock Kit
Aftermarket Manual
www.lippertcomponents.com (574) 537-8900 Rev: 01.15 - Shock Kit Aftermarket Manual
Introduction
Instantly improve your ride with our complete shock mount kits .
Shocks help to efficiently manage axle spring movement to
provide a smoother, more comfortable ride .
Preparation
Tools Required:
• Floor Jack
• Drill / Socket Wrench
• Torque Wrench
• 3/8” Socket
• 9/16” Socket
• 11/32” Drill Bit
• Tape Measure
• Marker
1. Check to make sure slide-out cross shafts are not in the way.
2. Measure clearance between inside of tire and I-beam flange.
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.
NOTE: Do NOT use old components.
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
281255 - 2 3/8” Axle Beam Kit
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
Parts List
B
A
C
D
E
F
G
Fig. 1
A