How to Raise the Height of a 5th Wheel Trailer Without Flipping the Axles
Question:
I think I will order the flip kit Thank you
asked by: Tim H
Helpful Expert Reply:
To gain height without flipping your axles I recommend doing 2 things: replacing your leaf springs with ones that have more leafs and changing out your hangers for taller ones. You can probably get away with just swapping out your hangers but unless you only have something like 2 or 3 leaf springs and you want to gain height you would have to go with at least 4 or 5 leafs to gain enough height.
When replacing leaf springs be sure to choose new ones that have a weight rating that matches you axle, has the same width, and has close to the same length. Sometimes leaf springs can stretch a bit over time so if your old ones are slightly longer the new ones will still work.
For example, the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR is for a 3,500 lb axle, has a width of 1-3/4", and has a total length of 25-1/8" from center eye to center eye.
To replace your hangers you will have to have a welder come out and cut off your old hangers and then weld on the new ones.
Attached is a leaf spring installation video as well as links to our selection of leaf springs, hangers, and helpful articles on trailer suspension for you to reference.
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long
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- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
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- 25-1/8 Inch Long
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Tim H.
2/5/2019
I think I will order the flip kit Thank you