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    Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 8:33pm
SmileI found axle risers at the dealer here in Maine where I bought my 177. They are 3" risers at a cost of $48. I think I've heard owners here talk about 4" risers. Does that 1" make a big difference? And, can anyone direct me to a source of the 4" ones if that's really what I should purchase.

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Posts: 866 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 9:37pm
as far as I know, FR only offers 3 inch risers, I have heard people refer to 4 inch, but I am not aware of any from FR. Lippert or Dexter axles have about 1/2 inch spacing difference on the through bolts, but I believe there is only 3 inch avalable.
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Posts: 1002 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 11:07pm
I have a dexter axle, have FR axle risers 3 3/4" high.
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 2:53pm
That measurement sounds rigbt. If your dealer is offering them for that price that's a bargain. Right from FR they want over $75.

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Posts: 70 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 8:24pm
I just bought a 177 with axle risers installed by Forest River.  The height added was 3 3/4".  I highly recommend them.
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