How To Stop Tires From Hitting Bottom Of Fenders and Wearing

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I have a tandem axle 2003 Keystone Hornet 27BS, ive been noticing scuff marks underneath fender wells and tires are showing signs of uneven wear. The clearance is only 1-2, what is the minimum clearance? Considering the following: 1. New Leaf Springs 2. Lift Kit 3. Smaller Wheels or lower profile tires Whats your thoughts on any of the above or other options?

asked by: PJ

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Expert Reply:

Generally speaking, there will need to be between 3-4" of clearance between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender. In regards to how to fix this, I would rate new leaf springs first but only if they are worn which is causing the trailer to sag as aside from this you would not get much lift if at all.

The best and easiest option would be to install the Tandem Axle Lift Kit part # RR23QX. The tires will also need replaced but you would most likely not be able to gain the needed clearance without undergoing capacity. I have attached a list of options to replace your worn tires but if you left me know what size you have I can make some recommendations for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The difference in tire diameter will be an additional 2-1/2 inches going from the 225/75-15 which measure 28.4 to the 235/80-16 which measure 30.9 inches. As a general rule of thumb the minimum safe distance between front and rear tires on the same…

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Answer 2

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 3

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

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Answer 4

Thanks for the pictures! Since your 2022 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS came with the CRE3000 equalizers you will need three of the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember item #MR33WR. It looks like you have the standard 3" wide frame hanger so all of the…

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Answer 5

Hi Bruce, To lift your trailer we'll first need to check of the suspension and see if you have torsion axles or a leaf spring suspension. If you have torsion axles then I'll need to see the axle tag in order to determine what you have so I…

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Answer 6

Thanks for the picture of your build sheet! It does look like the etrailer 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring item #e94SR you purchased is the correct replacement spring. Feel free to email me back a picture of your suspension but unless you are flipping your…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

You are doing the right thing by doing the research first. There is a lot of conflicting information out there so let me break it down for you and I will provide some part recommendations at the end. Basically, if you want to tow a 5th wheel trailer,…

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