Tagged With "Torklift StableLoad"

We recently switched TV's. We went from a more than adequate 2000 Lincoln Navigator with a self-leveling rear-end (air bags) which towed our 1575 easily straight and true to a more than adequate new-to-us 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LTZ (V8, 5.3L, factory tow package, integrated brake controller, ...). *Here is the thread on our TV switch - http://lanceowners.hoop.la/top...ed-to-a-new-to-us-tv While the truck is much more than adequate to handle our small, skinny, & light 1575...

Very nice install. Thanks for posting and a BIG LOA THANKS to Torklift

HAMSTERS!!!!! Great install report, Mike! Nice to see the new-generation 1575 has a wide battery bracket/tray to accommodate Torklift's PAS box. Much simpler to deal with than our first-gen. 1985!!! [slightly too narrow and close to the nose - req'ing any of several less simple options - see here: Torklift's New Power Armor Solar Battery Box ]. Still curious how and whether these PASes will fit onto the tongues of the other new-gen. Lances, what with the recessed battery tray under the new...

Very nice Mike....

You lucky dog!! The Torklift company is very generous!

A short while back someone asked what mods we would be looking to make in 2016. I mentioned I would like to make secure my two 12v Interstate batteries that are sitting on the tongue of our 1575. Shortly afterwards I was contacted by Kerstin at Torklift International who asked if I would like to evaluate one of their PowerArmor products for free. Of course I was more than happy to do so. I know that Plance has already documented a similar install but wanted to share my experience. Hopefully...

Thanks Erick! The trip is in 10 days. I will definitely be giving these a solid test & a thorough review. All - Erick is referring above to springs that don't have factory stops (& holes) on the ends of the springs. Torklift has a kit for that. However, it sounds like drilling the holes isn't as quick and easy as Torklift makes it sound. Here is the kit - StableLoad Quick Disconnect (Lower Overload) Part #A7311 (With drill kit) - http://www.torklift.com/index....stableload#drilltool

Thanks Randy. I don't think the fact that yours are tight with no load is an issue as you need to lift the rear end a bit (with a floor jack, curb, TT's tongue jack, ...) to engage & disengage the StableLoads before & after towing anyway. Though you might find when installing the first StableLoad that just 2 (or 1) wedges is better for your truck. However, the bracket does seem like an issue - not only because of its location, but also if it is wrapped around all of the springs. I'm...

Yeah, I bet you'll need 6 spacer washers like I did. *You get a supply of 32 for up to 8 per StableLoad.

Frank - Sorry to hear of your installer issue. Especially now knowing that you could have handled it yourself with absolute ease. I can tell all LOA'ers that this is a doable install (unless you need to drill your springs like Erick did then maybe not). 1. Do all of the messing around with the first StableLoad (SL) in figuring out how many spacer washers to use for your spring thickness, which side of the spring you want the SL mounted/hinged on, which of the 3 small grouped holes you want...