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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by FreezingHot32, May 30, 2023.

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  1. May 30, 2023 #1
    FreezingHot32

    FreezingHot32 Light Load Member

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    I’m looking to replace the shocks on a 2008 Vanguard 53 footer, but when I Google vanguard trailer shocks it pulls up shocks for semi trucks are these shocks all the same?? Or if anyone could point me right direction.
     
    FreezingHot32, May 30, 2023
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  3. May 30, 2023 #2
    YardMule89

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    Get the part number off the body of the shocks that are currently on it.
     
    YardMule89, May 30, 2023
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  4. May 30, 2023 #3
    trips74

    trips74 Medium Load Member

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    Never replaced trailer shocks but I imagine most likely the same shocks can be used, tractor axle holds just as much weight at 340000
     
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  5. May 30, 2023 #4
    ducnut

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    Hell of a tractor you got there. :D
     
    ducnut, May 30, 2023
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  7. May 30, 2023 #5
    trips74

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    Ooops typo lol
     
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  8. May 31, 2023 #6
    201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Tough to get one past this group,,:thumbup:
     
    201, May 31, 2023
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  9. May 31, 2023 #7
    abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    There’s only a few trailer suspension suppliers so they could be the same across several brands
     
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    abyliks, May 31, 2023
    abyliks, May 31, 2023
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  10. May 31, 2023 #8
    Rideandrepair

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    Try to get a part # off of shock, if it isn’t on the frame tag. Mine are all rusted out. Trailer Dealer/Supply suggested taking one off, bringing in and match it up.
     
    Rideandrepair, May 31, 2023
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  11. May 31, 2023 #9
    Ridgeline

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    Call this number (219) 253-2000 ask for a parts distributor for Vanguard parts. Have the model ready, call the parts distributor, and get the right parts. It can be one of three shocks, you don't want to put the wrong on the trailer.
     
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  12. May 31, 2023 #10
    Rideandrepair

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    Helps to know what suspension you have. Hendrickson or ?
     
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