Solution to 3,500 lb Axle Hitting Frame of Trailer
Question:
Thank you for the great details. Do other options exist? Does the equalizer impact height at all? My only concern is an axle flip would raise it too much.
asked by: Joe
Expert Reply:
Thanks for those photos they were helpful, and the equalizer looks fine; so if the springs are not sagging excessively, what I recommend is adding an over/under kit, or what is commonly called "flipping the axle". What this does is moves your trailer's leaf springs to the top of your axle lifting your trailer approximately the same amount as your axle's diameter (2-3/8") plus the height of the leaf spring pack. For your 3,500 lb axles, you would need two of the following kits:
- Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00
The # K71-384-00 will ensure that the axle won't come anywhere near the frame, as it will too high above it, so even on bumper roads the axle and frame won't come into contact.
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SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket - Single Axle - 3K to 5K - Underslung
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Joe
3/3/2022
Thank you for the great details. Do other options exist? Does the equalizer impact height at all? My only concern is an axle flip would raise it too much.