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Shocks on a 5th wheel

07-16-2003, 10:54 PM

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Shocks on a 5th wheel

I need some advice on installing some shocks on my 5th wheel. First off, I am looking at the kit from Monroe:
HERE

I have an I-beam frame and where the springs mount there is an additional 2x2 below the frame that the shackles actually mount to. See VERY Crude sketch attached!

Anyway, it looks like Monrow has the top mount of the shocks on the rear axle towards the back and the top mount of the shocks on the front axle towards the front of the trailer. My old trailer was opposite (top mounts were between the wheels).

Does it make a difference?

I am thinking that I would prefer to mount into the 2x2 and NOT into the I-beam. I guess I am afraid of fatiquing the center of the ibeam since it isn't very thick. Monroe says the have a kit for Ibeam frames, but it isn't listed on their website yet. Any thoughts on that?

Finally, most all shocks I have seen on trailers have a pretty good angle to them. Can anyone tell me what the "ideal" angle is (if there is one)?

Thanks!

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