Moving Leaf Springs from Below the Trailer Axle to the Top of the Axle
Updated 07/18/2016 | Published 07/16/2016
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Question:
I have a old cattle trailer the leaf spring are about 3inch off the ground how can get the up higher. The oersin i get it from has 14inch car tires on it
asked by: Robert M
Expert Reply:
If the leaf spring stack is currently attached below the axle, which is what it sounds like, then you can use an over/under conversion kit. If the axle is 3 inches in diameter then you can use # K71-385-00. If the axle is 2-3/8 inches in diameter use # K71-384-00.
If you do not have a round axle or if the diameter is bigger than 3 inches or smaller than 2-3/8 inches then you can raise the height be welding new spring seats to the top of the axle.
I am not sure why they would have put car tires on a trailer. Car tires should not be used on a trailer because they are not constructed properly for trailer use. Trailer tires are built with a thicker sidewall to handle more vertical load. I have included a link to our help article on trailer tires for you.
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