How to install a Caliber Trailer Lift Shock System On Your Trailer

[@snowking55]

Streeter you were reading my mind, I've been toying with doing that same thing with my trailer. I was actually looking at lift shocks with those brackets to mount but I didn't know how long of a shock I would need. So you just solved my dilemma, buy the lift kit! Thanks!

[@StreetersGarage]

Thanks. Glad it helped you out. Now that the clamshell is installed it’s mandatory. The first time I loaded up the trailer was going up and down like a see saw and the cover was just shaking back and forth. I was afraid the lifts were going to bend.

[@sparky-pp4dq]

Great instructional video!! I had to modify mine as well..... no place to attach the top piece to so I had to weld mine on.

[@StreetersGarage]

awesome. Do yourself a favor and coat the entire assembly with fluid film to prevent all the salt and brine from attacking it.

[@sparky-pp4dq]

@@StreetersGarage will do. I sprayed rocker guard on the brackets but will spray the lift with something.

[@StreetersGarage]

That works. Just don’t spray the shock cylinder when it’s extended.

[@MRFIXIT-rh7dm]

Can you do the same concept, but with a stronger shock for better lifting power?

[@StreetersGarage]

I would install a second one on the other side

[@Prariedog]

@@StreetersGarage great idea .I'll try that system on my trailer .keep you posted

[@DIYReid]

Will this slow down the tilt when you are loading it? I need something that'll not allow it to come crashing down once the weight tips.

[@StreetersGarage]

Yes it’ll slow it down make it more controllable. I would install 2 of them.

[@DIYReid]

Streeters Garage I have a 500lb 5x10 trailer. Do you have a good link for the strut you used. The one you have linked just goes to amazon.

[@StreetersGarage]

Is it a steel trailer or a aluminum. Does it have a clamshell or is it open. It’s made by Caliber.

[@DIYReid]

Streeters Garage steel. It’s open.

[@StreetersGarage]

Yep. You should be fine.

[@luisasantiago4260]

You use an 18 inch lift piston ?

[@StreetersGarage]

I believe that’s what it was.

[@timlintemuth8860]

I have 2 problems with mine as i get older, one is lifting the empty trailer to tilt position to put the first sled on if only to hold it in place for second wifes sled. Is this what this is designed for? Assist in lifting? 2nd problem is backing sled down, the tilt bed slams to the ground no matter how slow I go. Does this help with that? Any wise experienced suggestions to either of them problems?

[@StreetersGarage]

Yes on both b

[@12004tec1]

what are you going to saturate that piston with???

[@StreetersGarage]

Fluid Film.

[@bigray2859]

Thanks!

[@StreetersGarage]

Welcome!

[@darylgee520]

Does the one strut hold up your trailer when two sleds are loaded?

[@StreetersGarage]

Yes. But after 2 years of use. I’d recommended 2 of them.

[@darylgee520]

@@StreetersGarage great thanks for the feedback

[@StreetersGarage]

No problem. Good luck.

[@arizonathepainter1050]

how many pounds can lift the caliber??

[@StreetersGarage]

I think it's rated for 600 pounds

[@Byronwi]

just turn upper bracket 90 degrees geez

[@StreetersGarage]

Ehhh. The whole thing rusted off 2 years later.

[@matthew4084s]

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[@StreetersGarage]

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