Is Welding Necessary to Install Dexter Axle Over-Under Spring Conversion Kit # K71-385-00

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2015 Wildwood X-Lite 262bhxl tandem axle, i am assuming 3inch diam. Can this kit be installed with out welding? also would i have to buy 2 kits total. I appreciate your time

asked by: Travis

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I'd recommend confirming the diameter of your axle before prodceeding. You can easily do this by using a flexible measuring tape and measuring the circumference of the axle (distance around the axle). Divide the result of that measurement by pi (3.14159) to get the diameter. The # K71-385-00 is compatible with 3 inch axles and double eye suspensions only.

If your axle is 2-3/8 inch in diameter, use # K71-384-00, which is also only compatible with double eye suspensions.

Because the axle is being relocated, the spring seats won't be in the correct location anymore. The axle will have a bow in it, which should remain pointing upward. You will need a welder to tack the new spring seats into place.

For a tandem axle trailer, you would indeed need two over/under kits. Keep in mind that if you're raising the height of your trailer, it might affect the ride characteristics of the trailer.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

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Answer 2

The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit like part #K71-384-00 does not require welding. That said, it is recommended to tack the spring seats to the axle but this is super easy to do even for someone with no prior welding experience.…

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Answer 3

Yes when you do an over-under kit you have to weld the seats to the axle for it to be installed properly. It is recommended to tack weld the new spring seats into place but a complete weld job is not required when installing the over-under…

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Answer 4

It is important to re-torque the lug nuts after 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and then monthly after that for a trailer wheel like the part #AM32424. Even if the product description does not mention this you should always use this as a guide.

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Answer 5

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower…

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Answer 6

Hey Patrick, so for your leaf spring upgrade I am going to need to know a couple of things before I can get you over to the right part. Specifically, the length from eye to eye, the spring width, leaf thickness, and the number of leaves. From here I…

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Answer 7

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, part #K71-384-00, is specified by Dexter for use only with double-eye springs. It is not suitable for use with slipper springs. It is considered by our technical friends at Dexter to be unsafe to use…

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