Best Way to Raise Suspension of Trailer

Published 02/23/2017

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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

(836)

$89.91

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

(836)

$80.12

Question:

I have a 2015 Work and Play 38 RLS. 1. I would like to raise the trailer a few inches to provide better ground clearance. What do you recommend? Shackles or axle flip or maybe something else? 2. I would like to add a better set of leveling jacks than the hand crank I got with it. Auto leveling or maybe just replace the rear. Any ideas?

asked by: Steven P

Expert Reply:

The best way to lift a trailer is to do so by moving the axles 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