Can Square Axles be Flipped

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I seen the response about moving the leaf springs above the axle. Can you also flip the axle to create more ground clearance?

asked by: DJ

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"Flipping" really just means moving the axle below the leaf springs as in the response you were referring to.

So in that sense yes, you can flip the axle so it sits below your leaf springs with square axles that don't have a spring seat and have the U-bolts face the opposite direction; however there is not a kit for this like the conversion kit for round axles.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

It is possible to mount the springs on top of the axle which is called "flipping the axle". To accomplish this we normally recommend an over-under conversion however there is not one with square u-bolts available for your square axle.…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have checked the installation instructions for the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00, and according to Dexter they strongly recommend tack welding the spring seats in place. Please note that this kit is intended for use…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The Trailer Axle with Electric Brakes part #e75SR doesn't come setup for overslung applications. That said, all you would need for this is the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part #K71-385-00. The axle has a slight bow to it…

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Answer 6

You can absolutely use the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #8327820-EB and put them below your leaf springs. What you need to do is use the Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00, so long as you have double-eye leaf springs;…

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Answer 7

We do have the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00 that will allow you to use an underslung axle on your trailer. The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #8327816-EB is a 5,200lb axle. It includes 12" brakes and a 6…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

The instructions for the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00 for your 3" axle do recommend installing a bump stop when going from underslung (leaf springs under the axle) to overslung (leaf springs over the axle) because…

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Answer 11

Yes. You don't need to cut off the old spring seat on your axle when installing the Dexter Over/Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00; the old spring seat should not be in the way of the new U-bolts that are used to install the axle flip so you…

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Answer 12

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