Recommended Solution To Get 5 Lift on Trailer With 9000-lbs Axles

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HAVE A FIFTH WHEEL CAMPER, GOING FROM 2005 CHEVY TO 2020 CHEVY, GUESSING I NEED AROUND 5foot OF LIFT. WHATS THE BEST AXLE LIFT TO DO- 9000-LBS AXLE

asked by: DARYL

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Expert Reply:

I may have a solution for you, but there's not going to be a simple way to accomplish this and at the end of the day, it may be more cost effective to simply try getting a new 5th wheel hitch that adjusts high enough to allow you to tow level.

With that said, your best bet would be to start by elongating the spring hangers, which will require cutting the old ones off and replacing them with longer ones. You could likely use something like the Dexter Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for 2" Slipper Springs - 5" Front, 6-3/8" Rear # HAP-105-00, and gain 1-2" in lift from your current setup; you'll want to measure your existing ones to determine exactly how much difference there is in this case. These hangers are designed for slipper springs, so if you've got a different style spring

Once you've elongated the spring hangers, you can add something like the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and 1-1/4" - 2-1/4" Lift Kit - Single Axle # LC87120; this kit will attach to your new spring hangers and provide you with additional lift for the trailer.

Going this route would be the only possible way to get additional lift on your trailer since there isn't an axle lift or over/under flip kit available for 9000-lbs axles like yours. If you can let me know how long your front and rear spring hangers are, and what type of leaf springs you've got, I can see if there are any available that will give you an appropriate amount of lift when combined with the Correct Track Trailer Alignment system.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

The Dexter Tandem-Axle Trailer Equalizer Kit for 2" Slipper Springs - 17-3/8" Long Equalizers #HAP-205-02 will work with your tandem 9,000 lb axles. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the Dexter Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for…

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Answer 2

With a 4 inch axle, you have a few options. There is not an over under kit for this size axle, but you could replace the current hangers with longer ones, like the Dexter #HAP-105-00, depending on the size of your current ones. Another option would…

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Answer 3

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 4

I contacted Lippert and the Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit part #LC696740 is compatible with the Lippert Components Correct Track Trailer Alignment and 2" Lift Kit part #LC87120. If you use the road armor equalizers you will not need…

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Answer 5

Bronze bushings like the #D014-077-00 do not require reaming when installing a shackle bolt into them. The splines in the bolt might make it a little tight but that is on purpose and does not require enlarging.

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Answer 6

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 7

If you have a standard leaf spring axle and the leaf springs are mounted below the axle you could use the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-384-00 (for 2-3/8" diameter axles) or part #K71-385-00 (for 3" diameter axles).…

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Answer 8

A 2-3/8 inch diameter Dexter axle is going to have a 3,500 lb capacity. Having the leaf springs over the axles (or vice versa) would not affect the weight capacity of the axle in any way either.

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Answer 9

Based on the gross vehicle weight of your 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5 BHDS 5th wheel and the current length of 25.75" the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e28SR is the most likely spring to fit your 5th wheel. This leaf spring is rated for 2,500lbs per…

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Answer 10

The Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer Kit - Tandem Axle - Qty 2 #LC696740 are absolutely compatible with the Never Fail Tandem Axle Suspension Upgrade Hardware Kit for Double Eye Springs #LC281285. You will simply remove the bronze bushings that…

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