Cyclone triple axle brackets (hangers) bent

[ronlisle]

I have a 2017 Cyclone 4005. I hit a curb that pushed the rear 2 axles to the left, bending the hangers/brackets. It appears that the middle bracket is Z shaped, bending towards the left. I've had 2 mechanics look at it. One thinks the bracket is supposed to be Z shaped and just needs a little bending back, and the other mechanic thinks it should be replaced with a straight bracket like the others, and not be Z shaped. Are all hangers point straight down, or does a middle bracket have a Z shape bending to the left?

 

[ronlisle]

Nevermind. I called Lippert and found out that the bracket was indeed bent. All hangers point straight down.

 

[david-steph2018]

When you get this repaired, go ahead and have the welder install some gussets to help strengthen the hangars. If the one is bent that much, make sure the other 3 are not damaged. Any doubt in your mind, change these out as well.

 

[travelin2]

Since you hit a curb hard enough to bend the spring hangers, the next concern is how badly are the tire’s sidewalls compromised??
I’d be keeping a close eye on them.

 

[wdk450]

I would also worry if the main I beams are twisted. You might want to look into the MorRyde X Factor bolt on crossbeams ( https://www.morryde.com/products/x-factor-crossmember/ ), or have a welder weld in crossbeams between the I beams.

 

[LBR]

If you don't already have one, I would purchase a simple 6" laser level.

Take a 2x4 long enough to completely bridge both sides of a tire and "shoot" the tire next to it. Compute the thickness of the 2x4 and laser level beam standoff. Have a companion hold the level while you measure the beam at other tire. Shoot from all tires on each side. Compare all measurements.