Aliner Sportliner with Timbren axle less suspension lift

[monark192]

Our 2003 Aliner Sportliner on its first trip since the lift.


Close up of larger (14 vs 13") wheels with new All Terrains (195/75R14).



Timbren system being welded on - 4" lift with 3500lb spindles and 2000lb springs (Timbren part # ASR2KHDS03) to match trailer GVW. There was an additional 2" spacer added between frame and suspension to give the desired lift. Original system was a torsion set up that would bottom out leaving our driveway.



Before shot.


Additional mods:

Harbor Freight tongue box.
5 LB propane tank on mount from SoCal Teardrops.
Fender wells painted black using spray on bedliner from rattle can.

Still to come:

Rally Armor mudflaps.
Better nose wheel - original is now too short.
New stabilizing jacks as originals are too short - suggestions??

 

[monark192]

Some "before" shots of the interior. No refrigerator, no a/c, no pressure water.




The table has been removed and plywood used to make the bed permanent - which makes good storage underneath. The ice box has been removed and is now storage (IndelB refrigerator is in the Xterra), a new faucet installed centered on the sink with Whale foot pump. The large 12v deep cycle batter was removed and replaced with a small atv type agm battery as there is basically no real power needs in the trailer. All three light bulbs were replaced with LED.

 

[Titanpat57]

Nice upgrades!

Don't know if there's any trim room around the wheel well openings...but even a little would help.

Good job

 

[Dkurko]

I am wondering if you have any field reports or updates as to how well the Timbren axle less suspension is holding up for you and the Aliner as I am considering this very same combination.

This would be my first project and does not appear overly ambitious and the Aliners seem to be quite spacious.

 

[BorellaFamilyAdventures]

Very cool! I was looking at something like this to upgrade a Popup camper for rough roads. Any thoughts on this?