Jayco conversion
Submitted: Friday, Feb 22, 2008 at 23:10
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perthburts
Hi, I am after some info on lifting my Jayco Hawk - Is it as easy as mounting the axle above
the springs in lieu of below? noticed that the 'off-road' versions have a larger sub-frame, extra springs, 15" wheels and shock absorbers. I just wan some extra hight.
Reply By: PradOz - Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 at 22:29
Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 at 22:29
Hi - you will get a lift by reversing the axle however you need to be aware that you have to also remove and reverse the direction of a pin/bolt is fitted or it will tend to come loose after a while. I cannot remember the full details but I know it is a fact.
What I suggest you do is talk to a caravan repairer or trailer builder first and get the info from him - or look at one of the caravan forums.
I was going to do
mine and had all the instructions but injured my back. So I rang a caravan repairer here in
Sydney and he quoted $150 so I got him to do it. He also adjusted my electric brakes including machining so it was worthwhile. When they had finished and we were talking they mentioned the reversing of this pin or bolt also in the conversation about what they had done. Also said something about grinding something off but cannot remember what it was. He said he often has to fix up these sort of jobs after people do them and get them wrong. There will be people out there saying its not needed - all i say is do your homework on a few of the caravan forums first before you end up in any trouble later on. Not sure where they are but if I find my instructions I had I will let you know - cheers
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Follow Up By: perthburts - Monday, Feb 25, 2008 at 00:01
Monday, Feb 25, 2008 at 00:01
Cheers PradOz.
Sound's like good advice. I'll let you (and others) know what the out-come is.
Regards,
Perthburts
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