Recommended Lift Kit For Trailer Tire Fender Clearance

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I am adding new leaf springs and axle to my 2,000lb trailer. Would like to go from my current 8” tire to a 12” tire. By doing that with the current configuration I will only have 1” clearance between the top of the tire and the inside of my fender. Is there something I can purchase to give me more of a clearance without having to re weld my fenders?

asked by: Craig T

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The best option for your trailer is the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and 2" Lift Kit - Single Axle # LC87120. This will allow you to use the same suspension components already on your trailer and will give you the additional rise you need for your tire clearance. This is a great option for your trailer and my recommendation for this specific situation.

expert reply by: Jason S

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When choosing tires, it is important to choose a tire that matches, or exceeds, your axle's capacity. It is also important to note that trailer tires should always be inflated to their maximum psi. The max psi will be noted on the tire's…

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Generally speaking you will want to have 3 inches minimum from the top of your tire to the fender of your trailer to accommodate for suspension travel. Having a little more wouldn't hurt, but I wouldn't recommend any less than 3 inches.…

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In order for you to realize more clearance under your trailer, using torsion axles with down degree angles will give you more clearance. On a system that has a 10 degree up axle, the center line of the spindle to the bottom of the trailer frame is…

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The trick for hanger spacing is to subtract around 3/8 of an inch from the spring length (eye to eye) and then use that dimension for the hanger spacing on a single axle trailer. So for a 23-1/8 inch long leaf spring a spacing of 22-3/4 inches would…

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A 205/75-15 size tire can actually fit on a wheel from 5 to 6-1/2 inches wide. With that being said, it's generally better to go with the thinnest wheel your tire fits on because that puts the weight on the wheel in the most vertical position so…

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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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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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Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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The three most common lug stud sizes for a trailer are 1/2"-20, 9/16"-18, and 5/8"-18. In order to make sure you get the correct lug nuts you need to measure the lug studs on the trailer now as we have no way to look this up for…

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Answer 11

Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety…

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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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