How to Lift a Tandem Axle Trailer with Axles Over the Leaf Springs

Published 06/04/2015

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Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs

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$224.89

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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$72.79

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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$88.64

Question:

need to lift my travel trailer my axels are located on top of springs it is tandom wanted to use lift blocks what would you do I want to do it my self axel is 2 3/8 round springs 1 3/4

asked by: Darren P

Expert Reply:

I have an option for you to lift your trailer.

You can do this by moving the axles from being above the leaf springs to below the leaf springs.

The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3 inches diameter, the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-385-00, would be a great choice and if your axle is 2-3/8 inch diameter you could use the Over-Under Kit, # K71-384-00. These kits can be installed without welding but the manufacturer strongly recommends having the new spring seat tacked in place on the other side of the trailer axle.

Some refer to this process as "flipping the axles," but since axle has a slight bow to it you can't just flip them and reinstall them under the springs using the same spring seats. You have to install new spring seats on the opposite side of the axle so that it can be moved below the spring.

expert reply by: Jameson C