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Is It Required The Spring Seat Be Welded to Trailer Axle  

Published 12/16/2015

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I own a 2011 Jayco Jay flight swift trailer and I installed an axleflip kit no. K71-384-00 I did not weld it to the axle because I have no access to a welder. my question is does it require it to be welded or is it okay the way it is. the unloaded weight on the trailer is approx. 2,305. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank You

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It is highly recommended that the spring seat be at minimum tack welded to the axle. There have been issues that have resulted from the seat not be welded to the axle.

If you do not have access to a welder, I recommend taking the trailer to a local shop, possibly an auto repair shop, to have the seats welded to the axle.

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