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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Topic: $30 Lift Kit Posted: 19 May 2014 at 11:19pm |
2x4x3/16" - 12" - $10 (per side) Hardware - $10 4 holes to drill (per side) Total time - 2 hrs If you are just a bit handy - you'll figure this out. It is stronger, better and will cost you a lot cheaper than the outrageously expensive one going around for as much as $200 I did weld the corners - just because I'm crazy and I overbuild everything - but is not necessary. If I ever have to take the axle out - it will take me 10 mins to cut that weld. All the hardware should be minimum grade 5 Have fun ! |
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2009 R-Pod 172 Lifted 4"
2008 Nissan Xterra built up - too much to list Computer Engineer with metal work as a hobby - or more - former NXRocks manufacturing First time RV Camper - this better be good |
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Craneman
Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 11:25pm |
Wow nice job, I should have went that route
Moe
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Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
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Hairy Podders
Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 7:04am |
Looks very nice!
Our lift was included in the super low price, so that saved me the time. |
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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fwunder
Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 8:07am |
Very nicely done. How did you lift the trailer for installation?
fred
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2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits
2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 8:34am |
On each side - lift the RV from under the axle, jack stands, take the wheel off, take the bolts off, lower the axle, put the new spacer, put the bolts, raise the axle, put the wheel, take the jack stands off, lower the axle.
One important thing - mark the alignment of the trailer frame and the axle. I used a masking tape
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2009 R-Pod 172 Lifted 4"
2008 Nissan Xterra built up - too much to list Computer Engineer with metal work as a hobby - or more - former NXRocks manufacturing First time RV Camper - this better be good |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 8:39am |
Very nice looking.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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gpod
Newbie Joined: 23 May 2013 Location: Golden, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 02 Jul 2014 at 7:44pm |
Where did you get the 2x4x3/16" risers that you used? Were they pre-made and bought that way or did you have them custom-made somewhere?
Tnx!
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Matt
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Seanl
Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 7:51am |
Looks like 2X4 Steel tubing you can get it an any steel supplier.
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Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 9:33am |
As Sean said ... any steel supplier would have that - or get it online (while it will cost more) here for example: http://www.speedymetals.com/pc-4713-8224-4-x-2-x-188-wall-rectangular-steel-tubing.aspx
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2009 R-Pod 172 Lifted 4"
2008 Nissan Xterra built up - too much to list Computer Engineer with metal work as a hobby - or more - former NXRocks manufacturing First time RV Camper - this better be good |
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gpod
Newbie Joined: 23 May 2013 Location: Golden, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 at 10:13am |
Thanks for the info! Looks like you're close by. I'm in Golden. Let me know if you ever want to meet up for a beer and compare rpod notes!
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Matt
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