Can Trailer Leaf Springs be Moved from Below the Axle to the Top of the Axle

Updated 08/12/2015 | Published 08/11/2015

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Question:

Do you sell a kit or the supplies needed to mount my leaf springs on top of my axle instead of under the axle

asked by: Michael F

Expert Reply:

Yes, you will need an over-under conversion kit. You can use one of these kits if the trailer uses double-eye springs and the trailer has 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter round axles. (You could use one with slipper spring suspension but the spring seats will have to be fully welded to the axle.)

For a 2-3/8 inch round axle use # K71-384-00 and for a 3 inch diameter axle use # K71-385-00.

If you cannot use an over/under conversion kit then the only other way to raise the height of the trailer is to have the old suspension hangers cut off and new, taller ones welded on by a qualified professional welder. I have included a link to the hanger main page for you.

expert reply by: Michael H