Will Lippert Shock Absorber Kit Raise the Height of a Trailer for Better Ground Clearance

Question:

I have a 1978 15ft camper trailer. Can these shocks help lift it about an inch for driveway clearance, in addition to the advantage of reducing the bouncing?

asked by: Debra C

Helpful Expert Reply:

There are ways to add height to your trailer for better ground clearance but the shocks # LC281255 won't add any lift.

You can use an over/under conversion kit. It will lift the trailer by about the same amount as the axle diameter. 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. One kit is needed per axle.

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.