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    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. 
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Wow nice job, I should have went that route
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Looks very nice!
Our lift was included in the super low price, so that saved me the time.
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Very nicely done. How did you lift the trailer for installation?

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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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Very nice looking.
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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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Originally posted by gpod

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!

Looks like 2X4 Steel tubing you can get it an any steel supplier. 
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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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Posts: 24 		Direct Link To This Post 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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