How to Determine the Correct Over-Under Conversion Kit

Updated 03/18/2022 | Published 03/17/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

(779)

$72.79

Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel - 4 on 4 - Load Range C

(7214)

$92.70

Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel - 4 on 4 - LR D

(1484)

$145.19

U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 4-1/4" Long U-Bolts

(1995)

$37.89

Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit

(779)

$88.64

Spring Seat for Typical 2,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 1-3/4" Diameter - Qty 1

(634)

$14.17

Question:

I measured my axle and it 1.788 in. Do you make a kit for this size axle?

asked by: John M

Expert Reply:

In order to determine whether you need the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 (2-3/8") or # K71-385-00 (3") you will need to measure the diameter of your axle. If you get 2-3/8" then you need # K71-384-00 and if you get 3" then you need # K71-385-00.

As far as tires/rims are concerned you will want to ensure you have a 4 on 4 bolt pattern (which is the most common 4 bolt pattern) I have included a link to an article that can help you with determining this. You mentioned not being able to go wider than the 5.8" width your current 5.70 x 8 tires have. I have listed a couple options below that are taller tires but are not wider.

The Kenda 5.30-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" Galvanized Wheel # AM30790 would be 5.6" wide

The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" White Spoke Wheel # AM35351DX would be 5.7" wide

You would also want to ensure that you have a high enough weight rating and height available for the taller tires. The height will be easier to determine once you flip the axle and see how much height you gain. We currently do not have any 10" tires that are narrow enough for your wheel wells.

expert reply by: Scott S

John

3/17/2022

I measured my axle and it 1.788 in. Do you make a kit for this size axle?

Scott S.

3/18/2022

I do have an option for you but there is not an over-under kit for a 1-3/4" diameter axle, but I would be happy to piece one together for you. You will need to following components: Spring Seat # TRSS175 (you will need 2 of these), and U-Bolt Kit # APUBR-10. The spring seats will need to be welded to the top of your axle by a qualified welder.