When your hydraulic slide-out cylinder bracket cracks, bends, or wears out, the entire room extension system loses its structural anchor. This is the genuine Lippert replacement front cylinder bracket, engineered specifically for 2 x 2 and 2.5 x 2.5 hydraulic slide-out systems. At 3 inches in length and built to Lippert's OEM specifications, it restores proper cylinder alignment and slide-room operation without guesswork.
The front cylinder bracket is a critical mounting component in Lippert's hydraulic slide-out system. It secures the front of the hydraulic cylinder in its correct position, ensuring the slide room travels smoothly and retracts fully. When this bracket fails -- due to corrosion, impact, or metal fatigue -- the cylinder loses alignment, causing bind, uneven travel, or complete slide failure.
The Lippert 106040 is a direct OEM-style replacement that fits the 2 x 2 inch and 2.5 x 2.5 inch tube-frame hydraulic slide-out systems commonly found across Lippert-equipped coaches. This bracket is also cross-referenced by Keystone RV under part number 498201, making it a common service part in Keystone-branded units.
Replaces the factory front cylinder bracket on Lippert 2x2 and 2.5x2.5 hydraulic slide-out systems. No modification required when used on correct fitment.
The 3-inch length matches the factory specification for compatible hydraulic cylinder mounting positions. Confirm measurement on your existing bracket before ordering.
Listed as Keystone RV part number 498201, making this a direct service part for a wide range of Keystone-branded fifth wheels and travel trailers with hydraulic slides.
At just 2 lbs., the bracket is easy to handle during installation and does not add meaningful weight to the slide-out system structure.
In a Lippert hydraulic slide-out system, a pair of hydraulic cylinders -- one mounted at the front bracket position, one at the rear -- push and pull the slide room along the tube frame rails. The front cylinder bracket anchors the forward end of the cylinder assembly to the frame. If this bracket is damaged, the cylinder can shift under load, causing the room to rack (travel unevenly side-to-side), bind against the seals, or fail to fully extend or retract.
Replacing a damaged front bracket early prevents accelerated wear on the cylinder seals, slide rails, and room seals -- repairs that are far more expensive than the bracket itself.
This bracket is compatible with both the 2-inch square and 2.5-inch square tube-frame hydraulic slide-out configurations used across a broad range of Lippert-equipped RVs. If your coach uses Lippert hydraulic slides, verify your tube frame size before ordering.
Lippert hydraulic slide-out systems use square steel tube frames in either 2 x 2 inch or 2.5 x 2.5 inch profiles. You can measure the slide-out tube with a tape measure or calipers when the room is extended. The tube frame is visible along the bottom and sides of the slide-room opening.
If you are sourcing this bracket through Keystone RV's parts system, request it by Keystone part number 498201. The Lippert 106040 and Keystone 498201 are the same component.
Replacing the front cylinder bracket requires the slide room to be in the retracted position and hydraulic pressure relieved before work begins. The cylinder must be disconnected and the damaged bracket unbolted from the frame. The replacement bracket is then positioned and secured using the original hardware pattern. Always follow Lippert's service guidelines for safe hydraulic system work.
Never work on hydraulic slide-out components with system pressure active. Retract the room fully, turn off the hydraulic pump, and follow proper pressure-relief procedures before removing or replacing the cylinder bracket. Failure to do so can result in sudden cylinder movement and serious injury.
While the slide room is retracted for this repair, inspect the hydraulic cylinder seals, slide rail wear pads, and room seals for cracking or compression loss. Addressing multiple wear points in a single service visit reduces labor time and prevents a return trip for the next related failure.