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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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shocks on 5th wheel
has anyone put shocks on a 5th wheel or have info on how to install them. I have an 2007 27' Wildwood Le.
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 12:14 AM
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Most of the upper end 5th wheels come with shocks. I have installed shocks on pull behind trailers, and it made a noticeable difference in handling. My 5th wheel came with them.
 
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Monroe Trailer Retrofit Kit - Shockwarehouse.com

search over on rv.net.com for more information.

RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Fifth-Wheels: Axel shocks or not?

http://i.b5z.net/i/u/1080235/f/parts...-05_72_res.pdf
Go to page 89 (pdf page number) or one marked as page 88 of the catalog.

Hope this helps.
 
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Mine came with shocks.
 
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