Great Dane trailer questions???

What air ride suspension do you have, will determine what shocks you need?

Post the slider suspension manufacturer and I can find the correct shock part number.

No, you do not need to supply air to the trailer while changing them, but it’s easier to change them while the air springs are inflated, as it’ll give you more room to work underneath the trailer.

Also I would recommend spraying the exposed shock bolt threads with PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench at least a couple of times a day for at least a week before you attempt to loosen the nuts, as they’ll will be super tight.

 

To identify the suspension manufacturer you’ll need to look for a metal plate attached to the slider assembly that has the Make and Model of the slider assembly.

You can also look for the part number of the shock, it should be stamped on the lower half of the shock tube.

By finding the part number, it can be cross referenced it to another manufacturer.

Different manufacturers use different size shocks, so having a picture of the shock can’t help me determine the proper replacement shock.

The left rear side of the outside trailer wall by the rear tandem may also have decals with instructions on how to use the slider, that can be another clue on who the manufacturer is.

 

Pictures are great, but the shocks look like the ones that were on it when it was bought new? Any truck parts store like Truck pro. should have shocks in in stock!

 

It looks like you have a Holland Binkley Airlite 2 suspension.

XB-SPN-053-36 is the Holland part number

Gabriel Fleet Line 83125 is an alternate part number. They’re $40.79 each at www.rockauto.com

Monroe 66884 is another alternate part number.
$42.79 at rockauto.

 

I have been having some good life with the Monroe shocks that are made in Cozad,NE.