This was a recent straight beam axle to cruisemaster coil spring conversion we undertook on a Jayco outback swan pop-top camper trailer. The kit shown here is a 2.6 tonne extra heavy duty single Cruisemaster coil kit fitted with twin shocks and 12" inch electric brakes.
Have a look at the photos below to see how we did it and what it looked like at the end of the conversion.
First the wheels are removed and the chassis is The entire geometry, weight & length of the van is
checked for compatibility with our Cruisemaster Kit. taken into consideration.
Wheel arch height vs suspension travel is also Once all aspects are given the ok, the original
something that is looked at closley. suspension set-up begins to be removed.
Care and precaution are taken while removing This conversion was aimmed for max ground
original parts. clearance with off road capability.
The original axle assembly & leaf springs completely The original brackets must be removed to clear
removed. space for the new Cruisemaster fittings.
With all the brackets removed accurate A cross member is fabricated and a one piece hinge
measurements are taken. bar is welded to the cross member for ease of install.
Positioning points are marked on the chassis. The crossmember/hinge bar is lifted into position.
The new cross member is tacked in placed, then Once happy with its positioning the crossmember is
double checked. fully welded in place.
A second cross member is welded in place for the Twin shock was the option chosen for this
shock mounts. Cruisemaster coil kit.
The top coil bracket & cross member gusset are The rest of the Cruisemaster components are fitted.
welded in place.
A thorough inspection to check all components are Wheel alignment is also performed during an
correctly fitted and tensioned to spec. installation or a conversion.
The Camber adjuster. The conversion is almost completed.
A Break Safe Breakaway control was required to be The break away switch was neatly mounted along the
fitted as trailer rating is now over 2T. drawbar.
The view from the rear of the finished conversion. Virtually no major chassis modifications were
required to fit this
Back on the ground and ready for action! The view from the front of the finished conversion.
Check out that ride height!
