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Old 09-23-2021, 07:09 AM   #27
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Originally Posted by Razahoryin View Post
Jim
Specific to the 3000RK. and not the 8K independent suspension.
Independent suspension seems to be the go to to correct many issues.

I have a 2007 3000RK Build date of December 2006.
The 2006 and early 2007's were built with a 5300 lb axel. Way underrated..
early 2007's models then came out with the 6K axels..
I was wondering at some point..if they were using up old inventory before going to the 6K... axles.. same rig.. same model..then they went to a 6000 lb axel providing the 14K GVW.

I have upgraded the springs and LRE4000 bushing to match the 7000 lb axels. overkill maybe. but I am pretty hard on the rig dirt roads and dry camping etc and have not been disappointed.
from 2006 to 2007 the Lippert frame basically stayed the same
from what I could get out of Keystone. Difficult to tell...

Cheers
I understand the difference in axel weight ratings. Over the last 15 years I have had to replace two. I'm not in need of axel or suspension upgrade. I'm just curious what the new Dexter Heavy Duty axel has that would cost $2k a piece. Hoping someone who was at the Rally could enlighten me.
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