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05-19-2024, 10:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,323
M.O.C. #30417
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Disk brake conversion
I'm starting this thread to get an answer to a PM from seasure1. Below is the PM.
I had a company come to the house to do a disc brake conversion. They couldn't do it because it had 6k axles and 8 lug wheels. I was told normally 6k axles have six lug wheels.
I was wondering what you had.
I have the same 6K axles with 8 lug wheels. I looked at the Dexter website and they are correct. Do you have to upgrade the axles?
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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05-19-2024, 12:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,729
M.O.C. #12947
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We had our rig upgraded at the Coos Bay Rally in 2019 by Performance Trailer Braking and was the best thing we've done to the rig. I would just call them to see what they say, even if you don't ultimately go with them. https://performancetrailerbraking.com/
Photo of the brakes installed before the brake plumbing was installed.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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05-19-2024, 05:56 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,967
M.O.C. #20477
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Swapping the axles is relatively inexpensive - when compared to the disk install.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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05-19-2024, 09:06 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: Manahawkin
Posts: 74
M.O.C. #32095
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The company I used was Performance trailer braking.
They said that Montana was trying to save a buck by installing 6k axles.
He said the price difference between a 6k and 7k axle was minimal
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2023 Keystone Montana High Country 295RL
2022 GMC Sierra Duramax 2500 Denali
S&B 62 gallon diesel fuel tank
Slide toppers Sailun tires
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05-20-2024, 03:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 961
M.O.C. #30262
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6K axles on our HC with 8 lug bolt pattern. PTB installed our Kodiak disk brakes in OKC 15 months ago. There is obviously some confusion somewhere. This is the best upgrade bar none that we've made to our HC
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 Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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05-26-2024, 02:13 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Dryden
Posts: 94
M.O.C. #25471
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee-CI
6K axles on our HC with 8 lug bolt pattern. PTB installed our Kodiak disk brakes in OKC 15 months ago. There is obviously some confusion somewhere. This is the best upgrade bar none that we've made to our HC
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Did you install the Sumo springs on your RV? Did they help? I've been considering a shock install on ours. Thanks.
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05-26-2024, 02:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Northeast TX
Posts: 961
M.O.C. #30262
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Yes the Sumos was the first upgrade I made. They obviously don't help out with rebound, but seem to help out with upward travel shock since we've not experienced any trim popping loose is several thousand miles. Bare in mind I drive like the old foggie that I am. YMMV
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Lee, Edith, Lil' Bit & Cuddles
22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
22 Ram 3500 CC DRW 6.7 CTD Herrin Hauler Classic Bed, 45 gal AUX tank
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05-26-2024, 05:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 119
M.O.C. #33140
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Those look nice!
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05-26-2024, 08:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 959
M.O.C. #19630
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Years ago I looked at my axles and I have information that Is stamped into the steel tube that says 6K and right next to that a glued on plate that says 7K. I have 8 lug wheels. Go figure. BTW I installed Kodiak Disk brakes years ago and they have been terrific.
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2011 2955RL Gen-Y Executive Kingpin
2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
4X4 Crew Cab/Standard bed.
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05-26-2024, 08:44 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: everywhere, USA
Posts: 286
M.O.C. #28634
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Our 2021 3761FL originally had 8k springs and 7k axles. We had Performance trailer install 8k axles and disc brakes in Jan 2023 and never looked back. The cost was approx. $5k. It stops much better.
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2021 Montana 3761FL, 9 LIFPO4 batteries & 1700 watts of panels w/ Multiplus II 3K inverter and 30amp DC to DC charger from truck. 8k Dexter axles w/ Kodiak disc brakes.
2019 6.7 diesel F350 DRW with Banks derringer and 4"exhaust, airlift bags, 25k B & W Companion hitch, 45 gal. aux. diesel tank and 14k Winch, just in case!
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