Recommendation for Lifting Fifth Wheel Trailer

Question:

I have a 2007 f350 super duty single wheel and a 2008 37foot keystone Montana. I recently had a golf cart carrier fabricated to the back and its sitting low in the back. I distributed weight to the front and lowered hitch all the way down which helped the sway a lot. My question to you is since I have over axle leaf springs could I flip the spring hangers? Maybe add a small lifting blocks? Any advice would help, it only needs about 3inch higher so more weight could go to the front. Thanks

asked by: Daniel F

Helpful Expert Reply:

If your axles are below your leaf springs you can move them above the springs to gain about a 3 inch lift like you are interested in.

The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3 inches diameter, the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-385-00, would be a great choice and if your axle is 2-3/8 inch diameter you could use the Over-Under Kit, # K71-384-00. These kits can be installed without welding but the manufacturer strongly recommends having the new spring seat tacked in place on the other side of the trailer axle.

Some refer to this process as "flipping the axles," but since axle has a slight bow to it you can't just flip them and reinstall them under the springs using the same spring seats. You have to install new spring seats on the opposite side of the axle so that it can be moved below the spring.

expert reply by: Jameson C