Options to Lift a Trailer to Prevent Bottoming Out

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Im looking at buying a 2015 Jayco Jay Feather ultra lite X23B travel trailer. I noticed that the back of the trailer sits very low to the ground. My driveway is a short hill, and Im afraid that the rear of the trailer will most certainly bottom out. I believe it has the rubberized suspension. Is there anything that can be done to this trailer to lift the frame? Or something else? Thank you,

asked by: Tim

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Expert Reply:

There are a couple of different options to lift a travel trailer depending on if your axle's sit above or below the leaf springs or if you have torsion axles.

If you have torsion axles, which means the suspension and axle are one piece, you will need to use blocks like item # K71-725-02 which fits a # 12 torsion axle. These lift kits are very specific to the model of torsion axle your trailer has and the information you need can be found on the axle tag.

If your axles are already below your leaf springs the only option is the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit item # RR23QX. This kit mounts to your spring hangers and moves the attachment point down 1-1/4" or 2-1/4".

If your springs are below your axles you will want to use one of our axle flip kits. These work by moving your axle below your springs and give you a lift equivalent to your axles thickness.

3" Axle - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-385-00

2-3/8" Axle - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-384-00

If you have any additional questions or end up needing someone to take a look at an axle tag feel free to email me directly and I will be happy to help you.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

That does appear to be a Dexter #9 Torflex axle. For the #9 you can use lift kit #K71-723-01!

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Answer 2

The Torflex Axles on your 2006 Jayco Jayfeather 23B will allow you to add a lift kit and utilize bigger tires. I didn't get your photos, but the measurements you gave will clearly allow this. There is no horizontal movement. You most likely have…

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Answer 3

Yes, the open side of the Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift part #LC382741 faces the tire. I have attached a diagram for your reference.

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Answer 4

The washers that come with the Axle Riser Kit - Single Square Torsion Axle - 3-1/2" Lift part #LC382741 are not lock washers. The mounting bolts need to be torqued down to 120 ft-lbs, as long as you torque them down to the 120 ft lbs in the…

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Answer 5

I went out into the warehouse to measure the Lift Kit #K71-725-02 for you. The holes measure 9 inches on center and 9-1/2 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist.

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Answer 6

As long as you have a Single Lippert Square Torsion axle, the #LC382741 will attach to existing holes, so there won't be any drilling or measurements required to install this.

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Answer 7

Is your axle a straight axle? Can you get me the diameter of it?

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Answer 8

How you would proceed will depend on which type of suspension your camper has, and who the manufacturer of the axle was. If it's a leaf spring axle, and the leaf springs are currently mounted to the underside of the axle, you can use an…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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Answer 10

Since Demco uses 3,500 drum brake assemblies part #DMSB24429M and #DMSB24428M what you'd need is similar 3,500 electric brake assemblies like the etrailer part #AKEBRK-35L-SA for the left hand side and #AKEBRK-35R-SA for the right hand side. To…

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Answer 11

If your vehicle has a factory brake controller plug, you can simply use the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers – Ford, Item #3034-P, which will connect to the vehicle plug and the brake controller. On the new E-450…

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Answer 12

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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