Can a Tandem Axle Gooseneck Trailer Be Lifted With Larger Tires

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I am trying to gain more ground clearance for my tandem axle gooseneck trailer. I currently have 205/90D15s and there is 6 1/2inch of space between the two tires. Can you recommend a tire size that will add roughly 1-2 inches.

asked by: Phillip

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Expert Reply:

I do have options to help you gain more ground clearance on a tandem axle gooseneck trailer but installing larger tires won't really be viable. The best option would instead be a lift kit, the Tandem Axle Lift Kit part # RR23QX. The reason for this is because the tires you have now are already super tall and you'd need to upgrade hubs (if possible) to be able to use taller tires and this would only be marginal, 1/2" - 1" and by that time you are most likely going to spend more than the lift kit above.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I looked up the towing capacity of your 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a 5.3 liter and it's rated for 11,100 lbs which means you'd easily be able to tow an 8k horse trailer. The best gooseneck hitch would then be the USA mad B and W…

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Answer 2

The closest trailer tire size to a 31x10.5-15 tire is going to be either a 225/75-15 or a 7.00-15LT. The 225 size is going to be about 8.8 inches wide and 28.4 inches tall. The 7.00-15 size is going to be about 7.8 inches wide and 29.4 inches tall.…

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Answer 3

Your 225/75-15 tires have an overall diameter of 28.4 inches. If you have the vertical and lateral clearance within your wheel wells to move to a 16-inch tire size like 235/85-16, which is 31.6 inches overall diameter and 9.25 inches wide, then this…

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

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 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

Yes, our Dexter leaf spring part #DX74XR is the same as the part number 072-079-00. This is a 7-leaf spring for an 8,000 lb trailer axle that is 24-7/8 inches.

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

If your Ford F-450 has an actual bed and is not a cab and chassis model (with a service bed or flatbed) then you can use the Curt universal folding gooseneck ball rail kit #C61502. You could then use Curt hitch #C-52 or #C65500. A custom hitch for a…

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Answer 12

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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