Buck 10
Cumming Ga.
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I am going to have Equa-Flex installed on my 5th wheel Has anyone out there did this themselves. What I need to know is the best way to jack up the rv to get both wheels off the ground at the same time. I was thinking of using 2 jack on the frame is the best way.
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tvman44
Southwest Louisiana
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What I did was to place a jack under each axle at the spring shackles and lift the till the wheels were about an inch or 2 off the ground then place jack stands under the frame right next to the spring mounts then remove the wheels and lower the axles and install the Equa-Flex, then reverse the process and enjoy the better ride. 
Papa Bob
1* DW "Granny"
1* 2008 Brookside Sunnybrook 32'
1* 2002 F250 Super Duty 7.3L PSD
Husky 16K hitch, Tekonsha P3,
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs, Trailair Equa-Flex, Champion C46540
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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What exactly does the Equaflex gain you? Just a smoother ride or does it improve some other aspect of the suspension?
Scott, Grace and Wesly
2003 Dodge 3500 4x4 Cummins (lightly bombed),
2004 Forest River 25RKS many, many mods.
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webeopelas
VA
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Takes out alot of the jolts and vibrations from transmitting into the camper. Deosn't do a whole lot for the truck ride, just smooths out the impact on the trailer. Not much inside my Silverback moves around even on rough roads.
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tvman44
Southwest Louisiana
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ScottG wrote:What exactly does the Equaflex gain you? Just a smoother ride or does it improve some other aspect of the suspension?
You almost forget the trailer is back there, it takes out all the bumps and jolts from the trailer. When I cross a bump or expansion joint I don't even feel the trailer cross it. Well worth the work and money to install.
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ScottG
Bothell Wa.
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Sounds great, how much do they run?
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Been Everywhere
Tomball, TX
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Where's the best place to get them?
Daniel & Ms Kitty the cat
2003 Hitchhiker II 30.5 RLBG Full timer since it was new.
2003 Chevy 2500HD D/A w/ air foil, sprayed bedliner, 36gal transfer tank, 195k miles
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Ron44
Jarrettsville, MD.
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I called trailair directly from the phone # on their web site. Mine should be arriving this friday. get the wet bolt kit as well. comes with brass bushings and a grease fitting on the new bolts. Cant wait!
I hope my question is answered when I read the instructions that come with it.
Apparently, its important to keep the leaf springs set the same height. If it lowers and raises the trailer, you would need a longer or shorter shackle??, not sure I understand. I will follow up when my parts come in and compare to my fiver
05 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax EC LB
06 FR Sandpiper 285RG
PD9260 Conv/Charger
16" Alum. wheels
BFG Commercial LT225/75-16E
Trail-Air Equa-Flex
Reese 15K hitch
Prodigy Brake controller
Honda EU3000i geny
Bilstein shocks
Firestone airbags
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dbbls
Missouri
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I got mine here. I didn't notice any difference in the ride of the truck or trailer but my trailer already had shocks. I think there may be a difference on trailers without shocks.
1999 F250 Superduty, V10 with Banks Power Pack
2004 Colorado 29RL 5th wheel with 3600 watt Onan
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Ron44
Jarrettsville, MD.
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dbbls wrote:I got mine here. I didn't notice any difference in the ride of the truck or trailer but my trailer already had shocks. I think there may be a difference on trailers without shocks.
I have heard that from several people who already have shocks. I have a Forest River Sandpiper that didnt come with shocks or shock mounts for that matter. I am choosing the Equa-Flex option because its cheaper upgrade than the shocks and mounts.
I will be sure to follow up with my results after the Equa-Flex are installed
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