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05-11-2015, 05:15 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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Axle replacement to morryde?
has anyone upgraded their axles to the IS morryde system? what do you think?
morryde says they will do the job at a special rate while we are at the rally.
We are thinking about upgrading to the 8K axle with disc brakes...we are full timers.
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05-11-2015, 05:47 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 had it done on both our Montana's. They do offer a special rate at the rally. It is a great upgrade. there are NO axles with the IS system.
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05-11-2015, 05:59 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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05-11-2015, 09:08 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We've had the IS system with the disk brakes now for three years and about 25,000 miles. Love that system and wouldn't have another rig that doesn't have it.
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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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05-11-2015, 12:16 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Huntsville
Posts: 149
M.O.C. #11148
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For those of you that have upgraded to the IS system and idea of the weight difference between original 6 or 7K axles & IS system?
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05-11-2015, 12:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I don't think there's all that much. You loose the springs and axles, but you gain two large tubes, shocks etc.
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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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05-11-2015, 12:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,471
M.O.C. #13325
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A couple we met at last year's Rally had it put on their older rig ('06?) right after it was over. They do a lot of kayaking and wanted the extra rough terrain capability it gives. If I remember right, it was about $6k or so. I didn't think that it would be worth it for us, but then we left the Rally on an eight week Southwest jaunt and some of the reservation and other roads had me rethinking it! We've another two month trip to northern CA (from VA) starting in late July, so we'll see.
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05-11-2015, 01:09 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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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by cjohnson
For those of you that have upgraded to the IS system and idea of the weight difference between original 6 or 7K axles & IS system?
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I was told about 300 more pounds. A much stronger axle frame over the spring hangers etc.
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05-11-2015, 01:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Waterford
Posts: 3,693
M.O.C. #7500
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Many people here have made the switch to IS (us included) and I don't remember anyone saying anything negative about it, other than the cost, perhaps.
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05-11-2015, 01:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Huntsville
Posts: 149
M.O.C. #11148
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Thanks John - another question.
If I am adding 300lbs, then am I taking away 300lbs of stuff I can carry? Stronger system? Have I upgraded overall trailer ratings?
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05-11-2015, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,658
M.O.C. #9969
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The cost to upgrade to the Mor/ryde IS is approx 3K, plus/minus a little depending on anything special they might need. We had it done to our 2010 Monty 2955 and both of our SOBs. The price of 6K is closer to the IS and Disc Brake conversion.
If you really want to know the price, just give them a call, very easy folks to work with, and you get to spend the night in your rig in their shop as it's a two day job.
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Michelle & Ann
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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05-11-2015, 02:53 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Re the weight question. A lot of stuff comes off. Axles, springs, all kinds of other stuff. Our 06 3400 was weighed before they installed the IS system and after it was completed much to our surprise it weighed about the same but as you can see by the photo I posted it is a much sturdier system.
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05-11-2015, 02:55 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 had the 8K IS and disk brakes installed and there is added weight. Before the IS our unit was heavy. We also added 17.5 in rims and Goodyear G114 tires to be on the safe side. We love the system.
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