How to Raise the Height of a 5th Wheel Trailer Without Flipping the Axles

Published 02/05/2019

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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long

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$52.83

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

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Question:

I think I will order the flip kit Thank you

asked by: Tim H

Helpful Expert Reply:

To gain height without flipping your axles I recommend doing 2 things: replacing your leaf springs with ones that have more leafs and changing out your hangers for taller ones. You can probably get away with just swapping out your hangers but unless you only have something like 2 or 3 leaf springs and you want to gain height you would have to go with at least 4 or 5 leafs to gain enough height.

When replacing leaf springs be sure to choose new ones that have a weight rating that matches you axle, has the same width, and has close to the same length. Sometimes leaf springs can stretch a bit over time so if your old ones are slightly longer the new ones will still work.

For example, the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR is for a 3,500 lb axle, has a width of 1-3/4", and has a total length of 25-1/8" from center eye to center eye.

To replace your hangers you will have to have a welder come out and cut off your old hangers and then weld on the new ones.

Attached is a leaf spring installation video as well as links to our selection of leaf springs, hangers, and helpful articles on trailer suspension for you to reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Tim H.

2/5/2019

I think I will order the flip kit Thank you

Jon G.

2/5/2019

If you would like to flip the axles instead then we also have those parts. You should have 3" diameter axles on your toy hauler which means the Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00 is what you need to use. If you happen to have 2-3/8" diameter axles then you would need kit # K71-384-00 instead. Attached are review videos and the written installation instructions for you to check out as well.