New to me 176T.....Mods have begun......

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I was using a floor jack which raises and lowers in an arc. There was enough arc that threw off the alignment holes between the frame brackets and the riser. If you use a bottle jack you won't have this problem. I just grabbed a large ratchet strap and hooked it on the tongue of the trailer, then back to the axle. Tightening it just a little aligned the holes and I was in business:

After that is was just  drop the bolts and washers in and tighten them. The lug nuts are 19 mm and the riser bolts are 24mm or 15/16ths:

Deep sockets or extensions are needed to do the job along with a 24 mm / 15/16 wrench to tighten everything down. I did cut the zip tie on the axle which holds the brake wiring harness before starting, replacing it when done. 

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Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Topic: New to me 176T.....Mods have begun...... Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:23pm
	I was using a floor jack which raises and lowers in an arc. There was enough arc that threw off the alignment holes between the frame brackets and the riser. If you use a bottle jack you won't have this problem. I just grabbed a large ratchet strap and hooked it on the tongue of the trailer, then back to the axle. Tightening it just a little aligned the holes and I was in business: After that is was just drop the bolts and washers in and tighten them. The lug nuts are 19 mm and the riser bolts are 24mm or 15/16ths: Deep sockets or extensions are needed to do the job along with a 24 mm / 15/16 wrench to tighten everything down. I did cut the zip tie on the axle which holds the brake wiring harness before starting, replacing it when done.
	2016 R-Pod 176T

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:33pm
	Motor 7, Get rid of wimpy zip ties. Get some industrial ties 3/8" for those wire lines. Much better. GREAT job.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:39pm
	Actually, I think the brake wiring loom has to move as the axle flexes up and down....not sure if zipping them really tight is a good idea??
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:44pm
	I don't wrap them tight, I use quality wraps.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:46pm
	10-4...:)
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Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:52pm
	Btw, I have the Lippert 3500# torsion axle. This is the correct riser kit from Etrailer for $65: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories_and_Parts/Lippert_Components/LC270682.html
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 5:58pm
	Love that place, always friendly and their videos are outstanding, not using them, highly recommend. Good choice.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2629	Posted: 02 Feb 2019 at 7:19pm
	I've picked up MASSIVE tie-wraps at a local hydraulic control company. I buy replacement hydraulic hoses there (they make them custom), and they also have a large assortment of tie-wraps that can be used on tractors and heavy duty industrial equipment.
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Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 06 Feb 2019 at 6:59am
	I made a HDPE chopping block cover for the cook top. I used a stick of 1" round stock HDPE for the feet, then stuck on some felt. I positioned the feet at each of the curved 4 corners of the cook top so that the board locks into position when placed over the burners.
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Motor7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 Jan 2019 Location: E. TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 196	Posted: 22 Jul 2019 at 5:21pm
	Currently adding 160watts of solar and a Renogy 20 amp charge controller.
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