Can Different Hole be Drilled into Suspension Rear Hanger

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Used home made trailer. Brackets are wrong place. Have everything within 1/8 of inch. Problem is right rear hanger is 2 1/4 inches long. Have 3 inch brackets. Can I make a new hole and this work are your suggestion what to do

asked by: Steve D

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Yes, if you wanted to drill a different hole in your trailer suspension rear hangers you could and this would allow the spring to be held at a different height. Just make sure it's not too close to the current hole.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi Shane; for an over/under kit for your 2-3/8" diameter trailer axles what you will need is the following: - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-384-00 Keep in mind this kit is for a single axle only, so for a tandem axle you…

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Answer 2

There are a couple of components needed to install a 5th wheel trailer hitch in a truck. Starting with the installation kit, there are 2 types. There is a universal kit and there are custom kits. If a truck has a custom kit option available, as your…

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Answer 3

We do have a way for you to lift your trailer with what are 2-3/8" diameter axles (which is the size of 3,500 lb axles as there aren't 2-1/2" axles I'm aware of), though not with lift blocks with longer U-bolts. Instead, you would…

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The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit like part #K71-384-00 does not require welding. That said, it is recommended to tack the spring seats to the axle but this is super easy to do even for someone with no prior welding experience. It…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Curt Q20 head part #C16520 can replace the Curt E16 hitch head you have and would work well as a way to upgrade your fifth wheel hitch setup.

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 9

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 10

To get the B&W Patriot #BWRVK3200 to work with your 2006 Dodge Ram you're going to need a set of 5th wheel rails #DM8552016-71. These rails are custom fit to your vehicle so they'll just bolt right up to the frame. It is worth mentioning…

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Answer 11

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 12

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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