Recommended Leaf Spring Axle and Lift Kit For Trailer With 9000lb Torsion Axle
Question:
I am hoping to raise the bed of my trailer by converting torsion suspension axles to leaf spring with over under placement of the axles. I need 7 inches of elevation. The 9,000 lb 8 lug axle is twice the strength I need.
asked by: Stewart T
Helpful Expert Reply:
I would be happy to recommend everything you will need to replace your 9000lb torsion axle with a leaf spring axle and an everything needed to get it installed, but unless your current axle has a 3-4" drop spindle you will not be able to raise the trailer by the 7" you are looking for.
Since you mentioned your 9000lb axle is twice the strength you need, the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 8 on 6-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" - 7,000 lbs # 8327834-EB may be a great option but you will need to confirm the length of your current axle measured hub face to hub face. This axle includes hub and drum assemblies with the 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern you mentioned, and electric braking assemblies.
The # 8327834-EB measures 95" hub face to hub face as shown in the included diagram, so if this matches your current axle this would be a great option.
Next you will need hanger kit # APS4 if you are using a single axle, or # APT5 if you are using tandem axles, and leaf springs # e64SR. To get additional ground clearance you will need to use an over-under kit # K71-385-00 which moves the axle from on top of the leaf springs to underneath the leaf springs, and raises the ride height of the trailer by the diameter of the axle (3" in this case) plus the thickness of the leaf spring stack.
Another option is the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 4" Lift Spindle w/ Brake Flange - 5,200 lbs # TASR5200S03 which use built in progressive rate AEON main springs instead of leaf springs for a smoother ride, and bolt directly to the frame of your trailer. The spindle has a built in 4" lift, but will only work with idler hub # 8-213-5UC1-EZ, or hub and drum assembly # 8-201-5UC3-EZ of which both have the 6 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern instead of the 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern of your current axle.
The correct braking assemblies for this option is the # AKEBRK-7L-SA and # AKEBRK-7R-SA.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 12" - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- LM67048
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 5,200-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 6 on 5-1/2
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- LM67048
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- 6 on 5-1/2 Inch
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 5200 - 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Right Hand - 5,200 lbs to 7,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 5200 - 7000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- etrailer
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Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front, 1-1/4" Rear
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Hangers
- Suspension Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Single Axle
- etrailer
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Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Hangers
- Suspension Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Tandem Axle
- etrailer
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6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 7000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 6 Leaf
- 24-7/8 Inch Long
- Painted
- etrailer
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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Alignment and Lift Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Dexter
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - 4" Lift - 5 Bolt Flange - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 8 on 6-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- Electric Brakes
- 7000 lbs
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 80 Inch Long
- 95 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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