How Do I Know Which Axle Lift Kit Will Work On My Trailer?

Published 11/23/2021

Question:

Hello, Can you please tell me which axle lift kit Id use for a 4500 lb Airstream single axle? Thanks!

asked by: Monica

Expert Reply:

The correct lift kit for your single axle Airstream will depend on a few things. First will be the type of axle. Torsion axles will use spacers that are very different from standard axles. As examples, the Dexter # K71-723-01 will fit a torsion axle and the Lippert # LC425750 will fit a standard axle. Even with that, the # K71-723-01 will only fit the Dexter #9 Torflex axles with 2,000 pound capacity, so if you had a Lippert diamond torsion axle with a maximum 3,500 pound capacity, you would need the # LC270682. Standard axles are a lot more universal though.

With all that being said, I recommend contacting Airstream with your VIN. They should be able to tell you exactly which axle you have on your camper and it will make narrowing down the correct part a lot easier. If foe some reason they cannot tell you which axle you have, there should also be a tag/sticker on the axle itself that will have the info needed. If you can get me that info, I can definitely see about finding you a riser kit that will work.

expert reply by: Lazer S