Solution for Allowing Trailer to Sit Level When it's Nose High and Already Close to Bed Rails

Question:

We have lowered the tube to just about 4inch above the bed. We cant go any lower for clearance. What can we do to get this level. Anything that wont break the bank.

asked by: Gayla R

Expert Reply:

How much height would be needed on the axle of the trailer to get it to sit level? Is the axle over or below the leaf springs? There might be a way to use an over under kit to get more height out of the trailer.

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.

As long as your trailer matches the following three criteria an over-under kit would work well.

The trailer leaf spring stack is currently mounted under the axles
The trailer uses double-eye springs
And the trailer has 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter round axles