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Old 04-24-2019, 07:37 PM   #1
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Nose high

Is there anyway to adjust the springs on a 2014 31.5 BHTS? On my old Jayco it had the predrilled hangers that let me adjust the suspension. This one doesn't and it rides nose high by about an inch or 2
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Old 04-24-2019, 08:29 PM   #2
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What adjustment do you have on your 5th wheel hitch? My B & W slider hitch
has 3 mounting holes each side so there is some adjustment on ride height.

If you do lower it, just be sure you have enough clearance between the top rail
on the truck bed and the bottom of the front part of the 5th wheel.
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Welcome to the forum.

The new super duty is a great truck but just too tall.

There are things you can do it's just a matter of how much you want to do.
Post some pictures from underneath so we can see what you have.
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Old 04-25-2019, 05:20 AM   #4
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I lowered mine to the lowest notch on my spring hangers. Then I bought and installed a Lippert correct track system. Next will be to replace the 15" wheels for 16" wheels when they wear out. The new trucks are way too tall.
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I have the Andersen hitch already at its lowest point. My old 2006 JayFlight had this type of hanger to adjust the ride.

All I need is about 1-2 inches. I don't need an entire axle flip and really don't want to do that if possible.
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I have the Andersen hitch already at its lowest point. My old 2006 JayFlight had this type of hanger to adjust the ride.



All I need is about 1-2 inches. I don't need an entire axle flip and really don't want to do that if possible.


Do you have space to drill some lower holes? If not, an axle flip or a welder might be your only option. You also might be pushing max height. How tall is the rig?
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I lowered mine to the lowest notch on my spring hangers. Then I bought and installed a Lippert correct track system. Next will be to replace the 15" wheels for 16" wheels when they wear out. The new trucks are way too tall.

The Lippert correct track system maybe what I need to adjust the height and get the plus of axle adjustment.
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Just my opinion. I would do the Dexter Over/Under Conversion kit (axle flip) if I could. I would also do heavy duty shackles and wet bolts and X-Factor cross members. You can probably do all of it for just a little more than the cost of the Correct Track.
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I would not mess with it looks pretty level in pics. Once your loaded up water fuel for truck should be good to go!
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So let me ask the dumb question: why is an inch or two high in front a problem? Won’t hurt the fridge, will it?
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Mine sits about the same. A little nose high. I’m not sure if this is problem. My dealer installed the hitch and set it up for the 5th wheel.

How much of an issue will this cause?
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The Lippert correct track system maybe what I need to adjust the height and get the plus of axle adjustment.
I did the correct track myself and got another 2" of height. I also did a complete wet bolt kit at the same time. Both items were screwed up coming right out of the box. Took about a month to get it all installed correctly.
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So let me ask the dumb question: why is an inch or two high in front a problem? Won’t hurt the fridge, will it?
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I had a 7" ride height difference from front to back of my 5th wheel. I was worried about the fridge. Also the tailgate of the Ford SD have a 1-2" rise which only gave me 4" of clerance on the tailgate. Thats why I had to get it closer to level.
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Is there anyway to adjust the springs on a 2014 31.5 BHTS? On my old Jayco it had the predrilled hangers that let me adjust the suspension. This one doesn't and it rides nose high by about an inch or 2

That is NOT enough to even worry about.............
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I agree with jasum but one have to feel comfortable.
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Sorry I don't have the experience to contribute to this matter but I have a question if someone can answer. When you say it is ridding 3" (or 5") high in the front, how/where do you measure to make that determination? Thanks.
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I measured from the ground to the bottom of the frame at the farthest front frame point to the most rearward frame point.
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Sorry I don't have the experience to contribute to this matter but I have a question if someone can answer. When you say it is ridding 3" (or 5") high in the front, how/where do you measure to make that determination? Thanks.
Put a level on the floor and run it up on some boards until you are level then measure the board height.


Find a level area with the truck and trailer together and measure from the ground to the top of the bed rail at the pin box. Add 6” to that. That is measurement #1.

Now chock the wheels and disconnect the truck. Level the trailer with the front jack’s only. Measure from the ground to the bottom of the overhang. That is measurement #2

#1 - #2 = lift needed at axles.
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Leave it alone and go camping. It’s not enough to worry about.
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