How to Raise a Trailer for More Ground Clearance
Question:
Just traded my 24ft for a 27ft Trail sport r-vision. The new trailer rides nearly a foot lower than the other. Anything I can do about this? This low of clearance will make it nearly impossible to park anywhere other than near level ground. Perfect model trailer for expanding family, just too low. :
asked by: Dave
Helpful Expert Reply:
There are a couple of things that you can do to get more ground clearance for your new trailer. First, if the leaf spring stack is attached under the axle then you could use an over/under conversion kit.
If the trailer has a 2-3/8 inch diameter round axle use # K71-384-00. If it has a 3 inch diameter round axle use # K71-385-00. This will move the leaf spring stack to the top of the axle and raise the trailer approximately the same amount as the axle diameter.
These kits will only work on trailers that have double-eye leaf springs and will not work on torsion axles.
The other option is to have the regular hangers removed and taller ones welded in their places by a qualified professional. You will need to make sure that each hanger increases the same amount. For example if the front hanger is 1 inch tall and the rear hanger is 2 inches tall then raising the trailer an additional inch would require a 2 inch front hanger and a 3 inch rear hanger. I have included a link to the hangers we carry.
Please note that raising the trailer will also raise its center of gravity and will make it more susceptible to sway.
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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
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- Round Axle - 2-3/8 Inch
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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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Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall - 9/16" Bolt Hole
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Hangers
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Diameter
- 3-1/4 Inch Tall
- Single Axle
- Tandem Axle
- Triple Axle
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Rich B.
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