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12-15-2020, 07:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
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M.O.C. #21044
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LCI Center Point Air-ride suspension ?
Reading another forum I found a post from a friend of mine (haven’t seen him in several years) about this suspension system. I have not seen it discussed here so I was curious. This is what he had to say...
edit: Try this link as the link I copied below does not work...
https://store.lci1.com/center-point-...ter-point.html
I installed Center Point Air-Ride Suspension System on my 2013 17.5K GVWR Excel 5th wheel 8 years ago. I've towed 80K miles including Alaska. We leave stuff on the bathroom and kitchen counters and they rarely move, unless I have to brake hard. No problems or complaints. I installed mine with separate air ports for left and right. Allows me to compensate for heavier kitchen side.
https://store.lci1.com/center-point-...ter-point.html
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12-16-2020, 05:17 AM
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Montana Master
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Link is not working
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12-16-2020, 06:40 AM
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Montana Fan
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12-16-2020, 10:34 AM
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Montana Master
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Interesting video.
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12-16-2020, 10:43 AM
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Montana Master
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Very interesting looking product.
I like that it is a bolt on upgrade. I also like that it may raise the rig a bit as that may help with truck alignment and tail dragging.
But, it's really curious that it has been on the market for many years yet when I searched I could find very few reviews.
I'm hoping there are some here who have experiences with this solution that they can share.
Brad
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12-16-2020, 12:26 PM
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Montana Master
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I think I would just spend my money on IFS instead.
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12-16-2020, 04:57 PM
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Montana Fan
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I'd like to see a full air ride system.
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12-17-2020, 06:56 AM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rohrmann
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I'm thinking about getting Trailerflex air ride it cost less then the IFS but you have to use your axles.
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12-20-2020, 06:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Manhattan
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I had this system (center point suspension (CPS)) on our 2009 Cedar Creek - worked as described and we had absolutely no problem with it. While I consider Moryde IS to be superior, I have no qualms recommending the Center Point Suspension system.
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12-22-2020, 06:40 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: northern new england
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The morryde IS is a superior product, but isn't there only like 2 places in ths country that do the install. If so than that's a whole another issue and price for the full time working people. Taking the time off and driving to the installation garage
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12-22-2020, 06:48 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Sebring
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True, but the Center Point only replaces your center equalizer using air bags, you still have have all the other Buck Board components, where as the MORryde IS replaces the entire suspension removing all the Buck Board parts.
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12-22-2020, 08:34 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Manhattan
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Something I learned just recently - even though there is an 'installation location' out in Oregon or Washington, they have to do the measuring, provide those measurements to Goshen where the IS is made, then those components are shipped back west for installation. Instead of being a two to three day project, it becomes much longer for those out west.
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12-22-2020, 10:29 PM
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Site Team
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From what I understand with the IS system from MorRyde is that you have to take it in each year on or around the anniversary date it was installed to have it inspected and checked for alignment. Sounds good but what happens if you miss that inspection and etc? Maybe I'm wrong but this is what I've understood anyway.
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12-23-2020, 05:15 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rondo
From what I understand with the IS system from MorRyde is that you have to take it in each year on or around the anniversary date it was installed to have it inspected and checked for alignment. Sounds good but what happens if you miss that inspection and etc? Maybe I'm wrong but this is what I've understood anyway.
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And another reason to attend the Rally
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12-23-2020, 05:28 AM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rondo
From what I understand with the IS system from MorRyde is that you have to take it in each year on or around the anniversary date it was installed to have it inspected and checked for alignment. Sounds good but what happens if you miss that inspection and etc? Maybe I'm wrong but this is what I've understood anyway.
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That was never mentioned to me.
As far as alignment when I had mine installed the guy never set the toe & I wore out my tires in 3000 miles.
I set the toe myself & they bought me a set of tires.
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12-23-2020, 07:13 AM
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Montana Master
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Rondo, don't know where you heard that, but we're coming up on six years and only returned once for a bearing upgrade and packing and check of the shear springs, and we have approx 50K on the suspension with no issues and equal tire wear.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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