How to Determine Correct Lift Kit For 2015 Sundowner Horse Trailer

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I have a 2015 Sundowner Charter SE 2+1 horse trailer. I need to lift it, so I have more clearance for the gooseneck portion over the truck bed. How do I know what lift kit I need for the trailer?

asked by: Jerry N

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Expert Reply:

In order to determine the correct lift kit for your Sundowner horse trailer, you'll need to know the type and weight capacity of the axle you have.

For example, if you have round 3" axles you would need the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00. This isn't technically a lift kit but it actually moves your leaf springs to the top of the axle, lifting the amount of your axle's diameter plus the top of your leaf spring pack.

Or if you have a torsion axle, the Dexter #11 Torflex axles with 4,100-6,000-lb capacities, you would need the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle # K71-724-02.

I have added links below to video reviews for you to check out as well as a link to our entire selection of lift kits for you if the above options aren't what you need.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I sent your axle info to Dexter and they were able to determine that you have a set of 7k Dexter Torflex axles so the correct lift you need is the part #K71-725-02 which will give you a lift of 3-1/8 inches.

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Answer 2

To allow for full articulation so you don't have to worry about the tires bottoming out int he wheel wells, I'd recommend going with a 15° down torsion axle. If the original axle was a 0°, this would raise the trailer up a bit. A…

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Answer 3

Hi Don; the difference between the #WS44MR and #WS82CR is the actual hitch balls. The #WS82CR has a stainless steel double-sided tow ball and the #WS44MR has a chrome-plated double-sided tow ball. Personally I would get the stainless steel option so…

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Answer 4

For your horse trailer with Dexter Torflex 3500 lb axles, you will need the Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle - 2-5/8" Lift #K71-707-02 along with two sets of the Dexter Axle Torflex #10 Axle Side-Mount Frame Installation Hardware Kit #DX54FR which…

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Answer 5

Is the situation that you have a DiversiTech ball mount with a 2" shank that you're using with a 2-1/2" receiver? We have some anti-rattle devices that could help but it will help if I can get some photos of what you have going on.

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Answer 6

The hitch balls of the Weigh Safe 180 Hitch 2-Ball Mount #LTB10-25 have slight play but would not be the cause of a noticeable rattling noise. The most common rattle would be not using an anti-rattle device to keep the hitch from moving in your…

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Answer 7

The lift kits we carry fit with specific axles; the #K71-725-02 is a tandem axle application and will give a 3-1/8" lift and is compatible with side-mounted #12 Torflex axles with 5,500-7,000-lb capacities. If that is what your axle is, this kit…

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Answer 8

Thanks so much for the photo that was super helpful, and what the axle tag shows is that you have a #11 Dexter Torflex axle. We do have the correct lift kit for you, which is the following part: - Torflex Lift Kit - Tandem Axle #K71-724-02 This kit…

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Answer 9

Hey Seth, thanks for reaching out! I believe you have the Torflex #11 axles which means you would need the Torflex Lift Kit #K71-724-02 for a 2-7/8" lift. I recommend checking the tag on your axle to make sure this is accurate. If you find…

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Answer 10

Hi Nick, unfortunately we don't have anything with bolt holes that are 9-3/4" apart on center, just 9-1/2" apart, so you may want to measure to get as exact as possible. Also, does your axle have a number on it, either 10 or 11, just…

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Answer 11

Hey Sean, thanks for reaching out. We may have a lift kit for you but the best way to determine exactly what kit to use will be to measure the distance between the mounting holes on your axle. The #K71-724-02 kit you were looking at fits axles with…

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Answer 12

I went out into the warehouse to measure the Lift Kit #K71-725-02 for you. The holes measure 9 inches on center and 9-1/2 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist.

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