Axle riser part number/vendor?
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Topic: Axle riser part number/vendor?
Posted By: Motor7
Subject: Axle riser part number/vendor?
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 9:59am
I have the Lippert 3500lb axle: I have searched but can't seem to find the proper riser part number to order. Any help is appreciated. ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
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Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 10:07am
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This one might work, but they are calling it a "Diamond" model axle: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Lippert-Components/LC270682.html ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 10:50am
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Doesn't FR sell them? I bought a pair from them and they fit perfectly on my 172. I just gave them the VIN and they send me the ones I needed. Motor7, have you contacted them? They have a really nice group in the parts department who are very helpful. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 12:22pm
Yes, and yes. ------------- |
Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2019 at 6:10pm
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Ok, I'll give FR a try....thanks. I saw on their website where they want customers to order parts through a dealer so I was not sure about calling them directly. ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:01am
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Forest River Warranty numbers The phone number is 574-642-3119 Option (2) Warranty Option (3) Service Option (4) Parts You can call them directly and order the FR 3 5/8 inch risers. Very easy to install if you have the proper tools and knowledge how to use them. ------------- Michael |
Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 24 Jan 2019 at 3:45pm
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Thanks AW! I just saw your post and will give them a call in the AM. ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: crankster78
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2019 at 8:27am
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Greetings: I had the risers installed on both of the Pods I have owned. I had the dealer install them. It was less than $200 including parts. I dry camp every year and travel across some rough ground at times, Plus driveway entrances. I have the eastern model. I understand the west coast model is higher. One caution is to make sure the axle stays aligned. You can use a string to the hitch and measure. Crankster78 ------------- Crankster 78 R-179 2015 |
Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2019 at 12:12pm
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Fyi for anyone wanting risers. FR want $150 plus shipping and that might be a fair price.... But I have a MIG welder, so I am just going to make my own following this video: https://youtu.be/wdtCrKRsnNY The info on this thread has been greatly appreciated! ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: Motor7
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2019 at 2:58pm
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Before scavenging parts to build my own I measured the bolt hole pattern of the factory axle to frame bracket....it's 9". I then noticed that my axle is not round or square, but diamond shaped, so that is what Etrailer was referring to(smacking myself in the forehead) It turns out that Etrailer riser part number : Axle Riser Kit - Single Diamond Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift - https://www.etrailer.com/p-LC270682.html - LC270682 is the correct one for a Lippert 3500lb Diamond shaped torsion axle and it's $65. They have free shipping over $99, so I added the Anderson Wheel Chock and Leveler to put me over. Parts are enroute  ------------- 2016 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: Awchief
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2019 at 9:17pm
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Good find. That is an excellent price for the risers. ------------- Michael |