How to Lift Trailer With 3,500 lb Tandem Axles
Question:
I would like to lift my trailer with 3,500 lb tandem axles. Can you help me? Thanks
asked by: Mark B
Expert Reply:
We do have a way for you to lift your trailer with what are 2-3/8" diameter axles (which is the size of 3,500 lb axles as there aren't 2-1/2" axles I'm aware of), though not with lift blocks with longer U-bolts. Instead, you would need to get what is called an over-under kit:
- Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00
Keep in mind these work for double-eye leaf springs only, but what these do is move your trailer's leaf springs to the top of your axle and lifts your trailer approximately the same amount as your axle's diameter plus the height of the leaf spring pack. You can see an example of this in the accompanying photo.
For a tandem axle trailer you would need two of the # K71-384-00, one for each axle.
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