Can Axle Over Under Kit be Installed on Trailer with 2 inch Square Axles
Question:
I just purchased an older, ‘77 model 16’ Gooseneck brand stock trailer. My truck is a late model, leveled stock rear suspension, 3500 RAM. The front tires on the trailer are nearly off the ground with the current setup when connected to my truck. The axels on the trailer are 8-lug, 2” square tube axels with leaf springs sat under the axel. Is there a kit to flip the axels or mount leafs on top of spring to get trailer closer to level of truck? I understand the limiting factor would be the lead spring seat located on the bottom side of the square tubing. Any help is appreciated.
asked by: Adam D
Expert Reply:
Axle flip kits are great options for raising the suspension of a trailer. Trucks weren't as tall back then as they are now so I'm not totally surprised your trailer is sitting so nose high. We have 2 inch square U-bolt kits like part # CE23103 which you could use, but we don't have spring seats for this axle size. So you would have to remove the spring seats on your axle and weld them on the other side.
![Jameson C](https://images.etrailer.com/static/images/catg/people/371_tn.jpg)
Product Page this Question was Asked From
CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles - 4-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- U-Bolt Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Snowmobile Trailer
- 3500 lbs
- Square Axle - 2 Inch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 4-1/2 Inch Long
- CE Smith
more information >
Continue Researching
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Article: How to Accurately Measure Trailer Leaf Springs
- Article: How to Tell the Weight Rating of a Trailer Axle
- Q&A: 1990 W-W Cattle Trailer Replacement Brake and Hub/Drum Kit Recommendations
- Article: Trailer Tire Sizing
- Article: Double-Eye Trailer Suspension System Review
- Q&A: Trailer Solution to Carry a 17' Kayak and 2 Bikes At The Same Time
- Q&A: Comparing Timken Bearing Kits TMK34ZR And TMK54ZR
- Article: Rust Prevention
- Article: 5 Tell-Tale Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Trailer’s Leaf Springs
- Q&A: How To Flip Square Trailer Axle For Ground Clearance
- Q&A: Replacement Leaf Spring for 2,900 lb Axle what is 25 inches
- Q&A: How to Determine Correct Leaf Spring Size on 6 X 12 Utility Trailer
- Q&A: Option to Replace Axle With Axle-Less System on PWC Trailer