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Old 06-23-2022, 05:14 AM   #6
Dave W
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Unless there is a kink in the axle tube, yes, it can be bent back and aligned by a competent spring shop, usually one that services semi tractors or trailers


Then, a 2014 HC 343RL was "wonderfully" equipped by the geniuses at Keystone with 5200 pound suspension, This is a great time to upgrade to 6K springs, 9/16" U bolts, wet bolts and a 6K outer hub bearing. This in effect will give you a 6K suspension. Unfortunately the axle is stamped with 5200 as will the yellow sticker under the bedroom slide. The upgrades wont change the RVs legal weight rating but it will stop bottoming out, especially on the long curbside slide, stop wallow at bridge approach and departures and add to your peace of mind. The axle tubes and spindles are identical 5200 through 7000 pound axles with only springs and hubs making the ratings (the exception to that is some later 7K axles may have a little thicker axle tube)


The above is what I did (plus adding a 1" spring lift block for a bit more clearance) to our just sold 2014 343RL
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