Dexter Lift Kit

Bob297

Just installed the Dexter lift kit on my T@G in between snow storms. Have it under a carport, but funny how snow seems to fall sideways It gave me a 2-5/8” lift. Made the tire fit the fender wheel well better. Replaced tires—same size, but load range D.. This is a noticeable difference in height, so I shouldn’t have to worry about the spare tire anymore. Received from nuCamp the Mandy lea TV cabinet mod and license plate relocation. Easy jobs, just need the weather to cooperate. The Dexter lift kit was item K71-723-01 for #9 torflex dexter axle. Also closest nuCamp dealer to me sucks, had to go to one further away—Bretz RV, they bent over backwards to assist me and got my parts ordered within 2 hours. The other place, I was waiting 3 weeks for just a response on price, and they kept blaming nuCamp.

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SgtYork

How is the lift kit working out for you Bob? Thinking of ordering the same on for my T@G XL

daveandcorlene

Terrific mod! Thank you for sharing Bob.

Bob297

@SgtYork said:
How is the lift kit working out for you Bob? Thinking of ordering the same on for my T@G XL

While it doesn’t give more ground clearance at the axle. It does give me more clearance at the spare tire and gives me better approach and rear clearance. It also lines up better with my TV. I would do this mod again. Was $$$ worth it for me.

DPCardoza

I found the kit online for about $105. Do you know off hand how much the dealership charged in labor? If I’m thinking about the correctly this also raises the galley door up as well. I just got my new to me 2020xl and so far my only gripe is the height of the galley door. First thing I did when I got home was walk into the hinge.

Bob297

I did it myself. But those were the early days…. I ended up replacing the axle from NuCamp for Boondock edition. Went through local NuCamp dealership that changed management. Delivered to my T@G @ no costs.
Anyway, yes the lift kit will raise the hatch also. If you lived near me, I’d give you my lift kit. My T@G was sold earlier this year.

DPCardoza

Was it a fairly simple install? Like 1 floor jack and 4 jack stands to brace the frame at the corners.

Bob297

@DPCardoza said:
Was it a fairly simple install? Like 1 floor jack and 4 jack stands to brace the frame at the corners.

Directions should be included in lift kit. Here’s a video of someone doing it their way https://youtu.be/ulg5pYft_l0 I did it by only one side at a time and not dropping the entire axle. Never lift from axle. In order to do one side at a time you have to loosen bolts on both sides first. If your not comfortable doing this have a trailer person do it. Torque bolts to specs