Recommendation on How to Lift Gooseneck Horse Trailer for Increased Bed Clearance on 2015 Ram 1500

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My 2015 ram 2500 is about 3" taller than my 2008 was. So I need clearance for the truck bed. If I just lower the gooseneck it will ride on the back tires. Im trying to lift my sundowner three-horse aluminum slant load about three inches at least.is this something I can do and what parts will I need to buy?

asked by: Reed A

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Expert Reply:

If your Sundowner horse trailer currently has double-eye leaf springs that are located underneath the axle, you could use an over-under conversion kit to raise the ride height of your trailer. Using this kit moves the leaf springs on the trailer to the top of the axle and increases the ride height of your trailer by the diameter of the axle.

For a 3" axle you'll need part # K71-385-00.

For a 2-3/8" axle you'll need part # K71-384-00.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

I have attached a chart you can check out that describes the torque needed per wheel size, wheel stud size and material. For an 8-inch wheel with a 1/2-inch wheel stud the torque is 75 to 86 ft-lbs. For a 15 inch steel wheel with 1/2 inch wheel studs…

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Answer 2

There are a few lift kits available, but they are all for very specific Torflex model torsion axles so you'll first need to verify what you have on the trailer. #10 Torflex axles with 2,300 to 4,000-lb capacities - Torflex Lift Kit - 2-5/8"…

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Answer 3

The correct torque for installing lug nuts on your 5 X 8 trailer's 5-lug wheels will depend on the size of the lugs. For a 1/2-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 75- to 85-ft-lbs. For a 9/16-inch lug the torque spec ranges from 135- to…

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Answer 4

There is always a way to make it work. I can't recommend doing that as I have not tested it and I do not offer a product like that with the exception of the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part #K71-384-00. This will give you a…

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Answer 5

I can tell you how to easily determine the correct over/under conversion kit for your 2017 K-Z Sportsmen Classic 180THT, though we would not be able to verify a specific fit for any trailer. It's easy to determine the correct over/under lift kit…

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Answer 6

The torque for the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles - 12" - 5 Spoke Utility #8-174-5UC3 is not specified by the manufacturer. For 9/16 inch studs, the typical lug nut torque will be 120-140 ft lbs based on most…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 10

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 11

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 12

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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