Option to Raise Suspension of 2016 Prime Time Crusader

Question:

I have a 2016 Prime Time Crusader with Dexter E-Z Flex axles. My 2017 F-250 rides much higher than my old tow vehicle and even with the Companion Hitch in its lowest position and the pin box in its highest position the trailer is not level and the clearance between my truck bed and the fifth wheel is right at the minimum. I was looking at the Correct Track system for lifting the trailer but your notes say that it is not compatible with E-Z Flex axles. Are there other solutions on the market?

asked by: Steven J

Expert Reply:

The most common way to raise suspension of a trailer is by using an over under axle kit.

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