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Old 08-15-2016, 09:53 AM   #1
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Shop in Las Vegas for Subframe

Hello, I am looking for a shop in the Las Vegas area that can put a 6" sub frame on my 5th wheel.
Does anyone here recommend one??
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Hello, I am looking for a shop in the Las Vegas area that can put a 6" sub frame on my 5th wheel.
Does anyone here recommend one??
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Not sure if he can do sub frames, but you might want to call Randy at "Skips Spring Service" 702-261-9917.

If he can't he may know someone who can.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress...
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Thanks LVJ, I went and talked to Randy. He wanted $1500 to start and said it would probably go up from there. It seemed like the longer he talked, the more it was going to be. I took it by Double Eagle RV on boulder hwy and they said $1000 plus material. I hqve no doubt that Skips would have done a good job, they have a good shop. I have used Double Eagle before and 5hey have always done really good work. I just thought they would be high. They are not cheap but you get what you paid for there. So I drop it off in the morning and hope to have it back for the weekend.
I will post photos if I can when its done.
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Thanks LVJ, I went and talked to Randy. He wanted $1500 to start and said it would probably go up from there. It seemed like the longer he talked, the more it was going to be. I took it by Double Eagle RV on boulder hwy and they said $1000 plus material. I hqve no doubt that Skips would have done a good job, they have a good shop. I have used Double Eagle before and 5hey have always done really good work. I just thought they would be high. They are not cheap but you get what you paid for there. So I drop it off in the morning and hope to have it back for the weekend.
I will post photos if I can when its done.
Glad to hear you found a shop to do the job for you and and you can get it done for less $$$.

Best of luck & safe travels...
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Done!
Went and picked it up today. Total $1660.
A little more than I expected, but very happy with it.
Hitting the road Thursday night
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Looks great, safe travels......
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Done!
Went and picked it up today. Total $1660.
A little more than I expected, but very happy with it.
Hitting the road Thursday night

Looks good. What was the reason? Lifted truck?
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Never heard of a subframe. What's it do for ya?
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Sorry, Zac didnt see your comment. Just did see the last one.
So, yes lifted truck. Wanted a diesel, after a couple of months of looking I found one, But it had a 6" lift. Great truck and I bought it. But it was so high up to hook up it was just not a good fit. I has about 12" of clearance on a level road. Dragging over small bumps. Plus all the weight was on the back set of wheels. I was worried about blow outs and really messing the 5th wheel pretty bad.
So now it has LOTS of clearance and pulls great. Truck was dragging it up 8% grades like it wasn't even hooked up. Haven't had to pull in any high winds, but I am pretty sure it will be fine. I just plan to go slow and drive responsibility. I am not racing. All about mpg
Just need to build a step for my dogs to be able to help them get in the trailer.
A pretty penny but i am happy with it and plan to keep both a long time.
Pretty well built, I feel its a lot better than longer spring hangers.
So all in all, get the good life of a big truck and a great trailer.
Glad I did it.
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