Possible Lift Kit Recommendation for 2009 Palomino Stampede S-17

Question:

I have a 2009 Palomino Stampede s-17 single axle trailer with an AL KO Kober single axle. Do you know if there is a lift kit available for this model?

asked by: Kelly

Expert Reply:

Is the axle a straight axle or is it a torsion axle? Can you measure the diameter if it's a straight axle for me? If it is a straight axle we may have a lift kit for it.

You can do this by moving the axles from being above the leaf springs to below the leaf springs.

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