Lift Kit Recommendation for a 17' 2007 Casita Spirit Travel Trailer

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Hello. I have a 2007 17 Casita Spirit Deluxe. Can you recommend a lift kit for me? Are they easy to DIY?

asked by: Mike

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Most axle lift kits are somewhat easy to install if you're used to working on vehicle and trailers as you'll need a lift or jacks to keep the trailer up while you disconnect the axle from the trailer.

The correct lift kit depends on what type of axle you have on your 2007 Casita Spirit Travel Trailer. I don't have this information handy so I'll need some pics or information from you regarding your axles, but if you have standard axles with a leaf spring suspension then an Over-Under Conversion Kit will be a simple upgrade that increases the height of your trailer equal to the height of your axle plus the leaf spring stack. Here are the options to choose from based on axle diameter:

- 2-3/8" Axle Diameter # K71-384-00
- 3" Axle Diameter # K71-385-00

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

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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Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Hey Patrick, so for your leaf spring upgrade I am going to need to know a couple of things before I can get you over to the right part. Specifically, the length from eye to eye, the spring width, leaf thickness, and the number of leaves. From here I…

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Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

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Personally Russ, if you are planning to keep your 2018 Grand Design Momentum 351M toy hauler and want to benefit from a better ride then upgrading to the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit #RM-2460-2570 makes the most sense. If you…

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Lift Kit Recommendation for a 17' 2007 Casita Spirit Travel Trailer

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