Changing Spring Hangers To Raise Or Lower A Trailer

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If I add different size spring hangers to my travel trailer, does the length you increase/ decrease correspond to actual lift/lower height? Example If I add 2inch longer hangers all around will my trailer actually ride 2inch higher after I adjust the hitch? I dont want the 5-6inch of flipping the springs to the top of the axle. Thanks in advance

asked by: Brock

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Yes. If you change no other components, the hanger length increase should directly correspond to the lift of the trailer. So, if you use a tandem axle kit like the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front # H248, and each hanger is 1-1/2 inches longer than your current corresponding hangers, you will lift your trailer by 1-1/2 inches. This would work the same way for lowering a trailer.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Richard G.

1/15/2020

Can I flip my shackles to gain a little tire clearance on my tandem axle travel trailer?

Jason S.

1/17/2020

Flipping your shackles won't be the solution you are seeking. You instead will want to flip your axles using an over-under kit like # K71-384-00 for 3,500 lb axles or # K71-385-00 for 3 inch diameter axles (typically 4,200 to 6,000 lb capacity). This moves the leaf springs from under the axle to putting the spring seats on top of the axles gaining you the 2-3/8 inch or 3 inch diameter of your axle plus the height of your leaf spring stack. This will give you the tire clearance you are seeking on your travel trailer and requires no welding or changing out other components.

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Answer 1

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The angle of the shackle straps is not a precise measurement but you will want them to be around 45 degrees. The diagram may look different but staying around 45 degrees is where you will want to be. I have included a link to our FAQ article on…

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Answer 4

Hey Henry, that's a great question but the answer is that it depends...it depends on if your axle is above the leaf spring or below it. If your axle is above the leaf spring it wouldn't affect the trailer height. If below it would raise it.…

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I might have a better solution for you. Unfortunately, #1289050300 Bulldog BX1 Gooseneck Coupler only is available in a 22 inch length. An option you might want to consider is replacing both the outer and inner gooseneck tubes. The Redline Gooseneck…

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Answer 7

To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

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Hey Eric, thanks for reaching out! Ultimately, I'll need more specific info on your trailer (the GVWR would be best), but I can still help you figure out how to choose a weight distribution hitch (WDH). What you'll need to look for is the max…

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Answer 9

Hello Melissa, thanks for reaching out. This is pretty typical for campers. The reason for this is about 15% of the total weight is tongue weight on the hitch (or the jack), so the axles are not bearing the full weight of the camper at any point.

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Answer 10

Your best bet for upgrading the suspension on your trailer with 5,000 lb axles is to change out the springs from 1,750 lb capacity each to at least 2500 lb capacity each. Helper springs would not increase the capacity of your original suspension,…

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Answer 11

Spring Hanger location dimensions are normally figured by the manufacturer and provided with the spring hanger kit, that includes all of the parts for installing the springs on the trailer frame. I have provided a chart that shows the spring hanger…

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Answer 12

To determine the location for the axles on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located where you will have…

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