Raising the Height of a Horse Trailer without Switching Tire Sizes
Question:
I have a horse trailer with 225/75/15 tires that need replacing. I want the trailer to sit a little taller on the hitch. What size will add1-2inch in height?
asked by: James J
Expert Reply:
The 225/75-15 trailer tire is the largest 15 inch tire available. To go to a taller tire you would need to go to a 16 inch which would mean also replacing the wheels. The problem with going to a larger tire is that there may not be enough clearance above the tire to allow for the travel of the suspension. Also a 16 inch trailer tire will be wider than a 15 so you would also need enough space between the inner sidewall and the trailer frame.
There is another way to raise the height of the trailer. You may be able to use an over/under conversion kit if:
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
For a 2-3/8 inch round axle use # K71-384-00 and for a 3 inch diameter axle use # K71-385-00.
If you cannot use an over/under conversion kit then the only other way to raise the height of the trailer is to have the old suspension hangers cut off and new, taller ones welded on by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to the hanger main page for you.
Or if the only reason for wanting to raise the trailer height is because it sits nose high at the front then you would just need a ball mount with the right amount of drop to tow the trailer level. I have included a link to our help article on measuring for a ball mount with the right rise or drop and a link to our ball mount main page for you.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
- Single Axle
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
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Karrier ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Tire Only
- Radial Tire
- Load Range E
- 225/75-15
- 15 Inch
- M - 81 mph
- Kenda
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