5th Wheel Trailer Rides too High in the Front when Coupled to a 2012 Ram 2500

Updated 03/15/2016 | Published 03/12/2016

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Question:

I have a 2012 Ram 2500 towing a 2014 Denali fifth wheel. I just had the fifth wheel king pin lowered about 2 inches trying to get the trailer to ride level on the road, it I sow about 5 inches higher in the front than the back so I have been told to block the axles. I need advice please. Thanks

asked by: Jon D

Expert Reply:

If you actually made the pin box on the 5th wheel trailer lower then it makes the trailer ride higher at the front. You will want to mount the pin box higher up on the mounting wings to bring the front of the trailer lower. You can also adjust the height of the 5th wheel hitch to get the trailer more level.

If that doesn't help then you may need to raise the rear of the trailer. If you do think raising the trailer in the back is the way to go then you may be able to use an over/under conversion kit if:

The trailer leaf spring stack is currently mounted under the axles
The trailer uses double-eye springs
And the trailer has 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter round axles

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.