Finding Axle Risers
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Topic: Finding Axle Risers
Posted By: Dougcc
Subject: Finding Axle Risers
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 8:33pm
 I 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.Thanks, Doug Maine, The Way Life Should Be!!
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Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 9:37pm
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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. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: marwayne
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2012 at 11:07pm
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I have a dexter axle, have FR axle risers 3 3/4" high. ------------- If you want something done right, do it yourself. 2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 2:53pm
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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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Posted By: Rabbit
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 8:24pm
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I just bought a 177 with axle risers installed by Forest River. The height added was 3 3/4". I highly recommend them. |