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Originally Posted by Joan617
Al,
Did you install the Roadmaster Slipper Leaf-spring kit as well? Or just the shocks? My cat wants to know.
Thanks
-Angus
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Just the shocks.......don't know the reason and/or advantage of the kit with the slipper springs. I know the labor involved with the full blown kit is huge.
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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06-22-2019, 02:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan617
Al,
Did you install the Roadmaster Slipper Leaf-spring kit as well? Or just the shocks? My cat wants to know.
Thanks
-Angus
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Angus, just read up on the kit with the slipper springs and now wish I had went that route. Very impressive.........like having independent suspension...particularly the increased braking performance..........if you can stand the extra $$$, I would go with the whole enchilada 
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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06-22-2019, 03:03 PM
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Location: Las Cruces (soon...)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Just the shocks.......don't know the reason and/or advantage of the kit with the slipper springs. I know the labor involved with the full blown kit is huge.
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There is an article here that describes it...
https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdf/tr..._july_2018.pdf
They claim that the kit allows the axles to work independently rather than be tied together with a common hanger that can cause the bounce on one axle to be transferred to the other.
They also fully disclose that the author of the article has an equity stake in Roadmaster. The author claims that it's three hours labor.
Angus
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Winters in Las Cruces, NM, traveling the rest
2019 Pinnacle 36SSWS "Diana"
2019 F350 DRW Lariat CC Long Bed Diesel "Sheila"
3 Chihuahuas and 4 cats
We don't camp, we don't glamp, we LIVE.
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06-22-2019, 03:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joan617
There is an article here that describes it...
https://www.roadmasterinc.com/pdf/tr..._july_2018.pdf
They claim that the kit allows the axles to work independently rather than be tied together with a common hanger that can cause the bounce on one axle to be transferred to the other.
They also fully disclose that the author of the article has an equity stake in Roadmaster. The author claims that it's three hours labor, plus $495.00 for the shock kit.
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Hmmm, just the shocks cost me 2.5 hours labor.
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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07-15-2019, 06:54 PM
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Just completed a 378 mile segment of our journey today and I have to say the shocks are awesome. I just wish my TV took those bumps as well as the 5er!!
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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07-16-2019, 07:35 AM
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Location: Fort Pierce
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE
Just completed a 378 mile segment of our journey today and I have to say the shocks are awesome. I just wish my TV took those bumps as well as the 5er!!
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Do you know what part number kit you bought? Thanks for the reviews!
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2018 Pinnacle 37RSTS Disc brakes and shocks. Traded
2022 Vanleigh Beacon 39GBB
2017 F-350 Lariat 6.7L CCLB DRW traded
2020 F-450 Lariat 6.7l CCLB DRW
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07-16-2019, 09:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rkelly
Do you know what part number kit you bought? Thanks for the reviews!
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rkelly, assuming you have 3" axles, the part number:
Roadmaster 2460 Shock absorber system for 3" axles.
Right around $500.00 for two axles. If I had to do it over, I would have gone with the whole comfort system which includes slipper springs making it an independent suspension system.
https://www.roadmasterinc.com/produc...mfort_ride.php
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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07-16-2019, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Howell, MI
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My two cents worth: If you want true independent suspension and can afford it, you can't go wrong with MorRyde's Independent Suspension. I have had it on two of my three 5th wheels. IMO there is nothing better for smoothing out the ride of the trailer and minimizing the road shock to the trailer.
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2018 Pinnacle 36 KPTS, MorRyde 8K IS Suspension, Disc Brakes
2022 F-350 Dually, Diesel, Hensley BD5 Trailer Saver hitch.
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