Increasing Space Between Your Tires & Fenders On Your Trailer

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I have a 20ft East Texas Longhorn bumper pull tandem axle car hauler. 5 lug / 3500# axles. The space between the tires and fenders is not much. Would an over under conversion be best option or new stiffer springs?

asked by: Greg M

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Expert Reply:

The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00 would help increase the space between your tires and fenders. This kit works for 3" diameter axle tubes and is the simplest solution. For 2-3/8" axles you can use this kit # K71-384-00. Heavier springs will help it from rubbing but will really stiffen your ride.

Another potential solution that will increase your ride quality would be a SumoSpring. This might just give you just enough support to keep the space between your tires and your fenders from hitting zero. We have some for an underslung axle # TSS-106-40 and for overslung axles # TSS-107-40.

If you're wanting to go with stiffer springs we would need to know more about your springs measurements.

expert reply by: Adam E

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Answer 1

No, you will want to go with the 5,000 lbs - 8,000 lbs SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket item #SS26MV assuming your axles are under your leaf springs. If they're above your leaf springs you'll need Item #SS33HR.…

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Answer 2

According to SumoSprings, 6" is the minimum for the #TSS-106-40. I asked them about this and they said you cannot use these if the space is under 6" so unfortunately they won't work for you. Doing so will overload the springs which can…

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Answer 3

It looks like the springs that you have are the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles #SP-210275. These springs do not have a lot of curve built into them at 2-3/4" when relaxed from eylet to top of spring pack. There are some…

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Answer 4

The correct Timbrens for your 2022 Grand Design 3540 are the part #T92MR that you referenced and the correct SumoSprings are the part #SS33HR.

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Answer 5

The Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System for Underslung Axles #T92MR is 5-1/4" tall. Timbren recommends The spring be in constant contact with the frame at all times. So ideally you will want exactly 5-1/4" from your axle tube to…

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Answer 6

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