Over Under Kit Recommendation for a 5th Wheel Trailer with Flipped Axles
Question:
I recently bought a 5th wheel cobra corsica 21 foot long. I ordered new hubs and brake assembly from E-Trailer. After looking at the old brakes the magnets are on top and the lever is to the rear of trailer. The axles are below the springs and the bow in the axles are pointing down and the tires lean in at the top.Iam thinking they fliped the axles end for end so they wounld not have to install new spring saddles on the axles. I know if I want the axles fliped I will need one of your kits to do it right.Does it sound like this is what they have done? Thanks for your help!
asked by: Kenneth S
Expert Reply:
Your axles were definitely flipped and need to either be flipped back or use an over-under kit to fix it. Otherwise your tires are going to wear out very quickly.
Trailer axles are designed to have a bow to them so that when there is a load on them they flatten out. When you flip them the axle will have an exaggerated bow to them and you will have the camber problem you are experiencing.
If you have a 3 inch axle you would want Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00 if you have a 2-3/8 inch axle you would want a Over Under kit # K71-384-00.
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