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03-27-2015, 05:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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upgrading axles/suspension
has anyone upgraded to a heavier axle/suspension and has anyone gone to the torflex axle system?
any thoghts?
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03-27-2015, 07:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
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No axle upgrade, but put on a set of 7K Dexter brake assemblies to replace the 6K. Noticable difference in stopping power ... not as good as going disk brakes though, but way easier on the wallet.
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03-27-2015, 09:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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we as several others here went to the Mor Ryde IS suspension.Had it on both our Montana's
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03-27-2015, 12:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 1,058
M.O.C. #9441
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I would to get a little more info on this system.. http://www.autoflexsuspensions.com/trailerflex/buy/
It is a Flexair trailer system that uses own axle with air bags.. I have not seen one as of yet but looking...
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2020 Ram 3500, 2022 Luxe 38GFB,2500w Solar with Victron equipment, Gen Y Pinbox
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03-27-2015, 01:45 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We also went with IS and Disk brakes and wouldn't ever go back.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-27-2015, 01:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Depends on temps
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #13157
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Eddie, your trailer came with 7K axles and the 4000 center support, did it not? It has wet bolts.
If I was doing anything I would weight it and make sure I had G tires or maybe upgrade to 17.5 tires and rims. I added the Mor/ryde X factor for better support for the spring shackles and have no tire wear and the 4000 center support allows for 4" of travel on the center support.
If braking is a issue, change the magnet out to a 8K magnet or go disc.
With the right truck, the current exhaust brakes are the answer to stopping.
Jim
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2012 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW 4x4 3.73 Tow Max Pkg B&W Companion 60 gal RDS aux fuel tank. 2014 Montana 3150RL, 2 A/C's, Leather, 6 Point Jacks, Splendede WD2100XC, Mor/ryde X-Factor, Duravis 250 tires with TST 507RV monitors. 2 x Honda EU2000's
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03-28-2015, 02:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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We went with the IS system and disk brakes
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03-28-2015, 03:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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After having an axle go bad down in Texas three winters ago and having to replace it, we went from a 6000lb to a 7000lb because it was recommended by the axle tech that replaced it. We then ran a 7000 on the front and a 6000 on the back of the unit until we traded it in but I did contact Dexter and they said as long as the unit was running level(which it was)down the highways and biways it was fine.
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03-29-2015, 07:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: merced
Posts: 983
M.O.C. #6171
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I had 5200# on my 2007' two months later they went to 6000#, when I had an axle go bad I changed to 7000# axles. When due for brakes I'll will check and see what the difference is between the 5200# and 7000# brakes. Axles are still the same.
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03-29-2015, 12:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Another IS and disc brake user.
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03-29-2015, 06:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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Had spring hangers break. Wanted Hydraulic by electric DISC brakes which will add 40% more torque to the axle with stopping power so I went with the Mor/Ryde IS system. Highly recommend here.
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