R-pod Owners Forum : Torsion Bar Axle Sag http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Torsion Bar Axle Sag Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 23:16:53 +0000 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:53:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=15916 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Torsion Bar Axle Sag : Thank you for the information.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15916&PID=153238#153238 Author: Chill
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Posted: 11 Jan 2024 at 6:53pm

Thank you for the information.   I will take a look around and see what I can find to compare my trailer with.  The fact that it has a lean to the right and that tire is closer to the fender supports the worn bushing idea.   ]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:53:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15916&PID=153238#153238 Torsion Bar Axle Sag : There is a significant difference... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15916&PID=153237#153237 Author: seafans
Subject: 15916
Posted: 11 Jan 2024 at 1:51pm

There is a significant difference between Hood River editions and not.  The trailers produced in Indiana do not have the axle lifts installed and the tires are closer to the finders,very close.  If you can find the new 171 Hood River Addition and check the torsion arm angle on the axle and compare it to your 171. The rubber bushings in the axle might be worn.
]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:51:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15916&PID=153237#153237 Torsion Bar Axle Sag : Hello all you R Poders,The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=15916&PID=153234#153234 Author: Chill
Subject: 15916
Posted: 06 Jan 2024 at 9:26am

Cry  Hello all you R Poders,
The torsion bars on the Lippert axle supporting my 2016 171 Hood River Edition seem to be sagging.  This is resulting in the tires coming very close to fenders.  The right side has sagged more, and trailer has a slight lean to the right, kind of a stbd list for you nautical types. I have looked at photos of other R Pods and I see a wide range of fender to tire clearances, so it is unclear what the clearance is supposed to be. With the trailer unloaded and the tanks empty an inch of clearance is definitely not enough.  I have looked at the axel recalls and notices, but I do not see this exact issue addressed.  Does anyone have any knowledge or previous experience with these torsion bar axel problems? What is the correct clearance between the tire and fender?  Thank you in advance for any information.          
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