Can an Over/Under Conversion Kit Be Used on a Trailer that Uses Shocks and Leaf Springs

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the kit you recommended will it work with shocks that go to the axles here are some pictures

asked by: Harley F

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On an over/under conversion kit such as # K71-384-00 the leaf spring stack will be moved above the axle. Depending on how that shock is attached it would either have to be removed, relocated, or replaced with a shorter shock in order to work properly with an over/under conversion kit.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Looking at the picture you attached of your trailer hooked up you will definitely benefit from using the Dexter Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00 that you referenced. This will move the leaf springs to the top of the axle, raising the trailer by…

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The torque for the U-bolts are a minimum of 30 ft-lb and a maximum of 40 ft-lb for the U-bolts that come with the part #K71-385-00 that you referenced.

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Answer 3

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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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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Hey Chad this is a great question. So the MORryde ALLTREK part #MR89DR does offer additional vertical suspension but it does sit a little taller than the equalizers it replaces so you wouldn't have to worry about your tires hitting fenders or…

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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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Hey Doug, thanks for reaching out! The MORryde ALLTREK 4000 #MR89DR dimensions can be a bit difficult to explain via text so I've attached an image giving you the dimensions you're asking about!

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a 3-1/8…

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Answer 12

Hey David, from previous customers of ours who have the same 2020 Keystone Raptor 424 we have determined that your pin box style is the Lippert 1621 which means for a Gen-Y gooseneck adapter you'd want the #GY58GR that you referenced.

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