Increase In Clearance From Over-Under Conversion Kit

Question:

This was an answer given in part by Victoria B. If the axle on your trailer is round, you could use an over under kit, like part # K71-384-00, to flip your axle. This over under kit fits 2-3/8 inch axles and double-eye springs. An over under kit will increase the clearance by a height equal to the diameter of the axle. Wouldnt the kit increase the clearance by the thickness of the leaf springs also? I am looking for way to increase height by 3.

asked by: Mike M

Expert Reply:

You are correct, moving the springs on top of the axle will increase the clearance of the trailer by the diameter of the axle plus the thickness of the springs.

Adding longer hangers to your suspension can provide additional clearance, but the increase in ride height won't necessarily be equivalent to the height of the new hangers. The longest hangers are typically around 4 inches.

Without significant modification to the trailer frame and suspension, which could void any warranties the trailer currently has, it is difficult to add exactly 3 inches of lift to a trailer with leaf springs mounted under the axle.

I will be happy to try and offer another solution for you, if you would like to let me know the reason you need more lift on your trailer.

expert reply by: Victoria B