Can Square Axles be Flipped

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I seen the response about moving the leaf springs above the axle. Can you also flip the axle to create more ground clearance?

asked by: DJ

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"Flipping" really just means moving the axle below the leaf springs as in the response you were referring to.

So in that sense yes, you can flip the axle so it sits below your leaf springs with square axles that don't have a spring seat and have the U-bolts face the opposite direction; however there is not a kit for this like the conversion kit for round axles.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

It is possible to mount the springs on top of the axle which is called "flipping the axle". To accomplish this we normally recommend an over-under conversion however there is not one with square u-bolts available for your square axle.…

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Answer 2

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 3

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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It's not a stupid question, it's a perfectly logical one but you should not flip the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop E-Z Lube Spindles #7685269 to get rise as this was not the intended design as it is an underslung axle with spring…

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Answer 5

When replacing the leaf springs on your trailer you will need to match all of the dimensions and the spring capacity as closely as possible to the original spring. See the picture to the right for the locations of the measurements, (A) and (B) in the…

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Answer 6

The shackle straps included in the Lippert Tandem Axle Equa-Flex AP Kit - Wet Bolts - 3-1/8" Long Shackles #LC64FR you mentioned are 3-1/8" center to center and 4-3/8" overall length as shown in included diagram. Using the longer…

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Answer 7

The over under conversion kits like item #K71-384-00 you referenced only work on round axles. To lift your square axle trailer, I recommend replacing the leaf spring hangers with longer ones. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers for 1-3/4" Wide…

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Answer 8

I have two options for you to raise your trailer and gain more clearance between the fender and tire. The most cost effective option would be to flip the axles with a Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Kit part #K71-384-00 or part #K71-385-00. That…

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Answer 9

There are a couple of options to safely lift your 2016 Riverside Retro 199FKS trailer depending on if your axle's sit above or below the leaf springs. All of them will get you within the 2" - 3" range. If your axles are already below…

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Answer 10

I do not recommend using a leaf spring spacer (lift block) on your trailer. The reason for this is because they can cause the trailer to become extremely bouncy and rough which is just going to put more stress on your suspension and wear out the…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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