Over/Under Conversion Kit Option For Small Cargo Trailer

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I am looking at the over the axle leaf spring conversion kit for my 6x12 cargo trailer. The only # I can see on the axle is stamped in and it is 2.132. Could you please tell me which kit would work for this axle? Thank you.

asked by: Sandra Z

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I have no way of knowing the correct over/under conversion kit for your small cargo trailer (or any way to reference 2.132), but I can tell you based on its size the most likely option is the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00.

The # K71-384-00 is for 2-3/8" diameter axles, which is almost always a 3,500 lb axle. Really the only thing you can do is use calipers to find the diameter of the axle to see if this kit will work for you.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

While trailers do not have specific kits for them, from what I can tell based on some research is that your Stealth enclosed trailer has a 3,500 lb axle on leaf springs. You will need to verify this, but if so, what you can use is what is called an…

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Answer 2

We don't have the ability to look that info up, but if you go out and measure the axle you'd know. Or if you happen to know that your axles are between 5,200 and 7,000 lb in capacity and are made by the Lippert or Dexter it's going to be…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 6

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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Answer 10

Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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