You can raise the height of the trailer if you have double-eye leaf springs in the underslung position. This is done by using an over-under conversion kit like # K71-384-00 (for 2-3/8" axles) or # K71-385-00 (for 3" axles) to move the leaf springs above the axle, increasing the height by the diameter of the axle. These kits include everything you need, including spring seats, nuts, U-bolts, and tie plates.
This isn't necessary though since you can just use shank with a larger drop to keep... view full answer...
Appreciate all that info and you are on the money with what you need for your 2014 Jayco Jay Flight Swift SLX with its 3,500 lb axle and 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern:
- Easy Grease Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly for 3.5K Axles # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K
This will work for you and is even pre-greased so you don't have to mess with greasing it before installation. view full answer...
The brakes you have now and 10" x 2-1/4" brake assemblies like the # AKEBRK-35-SA share the same bolt pattern. So technically yes, you could bolt it onto the brake flange on the axle. However, your hub and drum assembly is going to have the same 10" x 1-1/2" dimensions as your brakes so the larger brake assembly won't be compatible.
Your 3k axle won't have bearings that match a 3,500 lb axle so you can't switch to a hub and drum like the # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K you were looking at. Unless... view full answer...
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