How to Raise a Trailer for More Ground Clearance

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Just traded my 24ft for a 27ft Trail sport r-vision. The new trailer rides nearly a foot lower than the other. Anything I can do about this? This low of clearance will make it nearly impossible to park anywhere other than near level ground. Perfect model trailer for expanding family, just too low. :

asked by: Dave

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There are a couple of things that you can do to get more ground clearance for your new trailer. First, if the leaf spring stack is attached under the axle then you could use an over/under conversion kit.

If the trailer has a 2-3/8 inch diameter round axle use # K71-384-00. If it has a 3 inch diameter round axle use # K71-385-00. This will move the leaf spring stack to the top of the axle and raise the trailer approximately the same amount as the axle diameter.

These kits will only work on trailers that have double-eye leaf springs and will not work on torsion axles.

The other option is to have the regular hangers removed and taller ones welded in their places by a qualified professional. You will need to make sure that each hanger increases the same amount. For example if the front hanger is 1 inch tall and the rear hanger is 2 inches tall then raising the trailer an additional inch would require a 2 inch front hanger and a 3 inch rear hanger. I have included a link to the hangers we carry.

Please note that raising the trailer will also raise its center of gravity and will make it more susceptible to sway.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Rich B.

4/21/2020

I have a 2004 ATC 30 ft goosneck car hauler with a torsion style setup. Is any kit for raising this?

Chris R.

4/23/2020

We do have a few lift kits available for select torsion axles, but they're pretty specific to the type and capacity. There should hopefully be a sticker/plate on the axle itself that lists its model and weight rating - would you be able to tell me this?

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Answer 1

Hi Greg; leaf springs aren't typically used to raise a trailer. However, if the #EM28AJ matches your current leaf spring measurements, and your current leaf springs are 3-leaf, and the leaf springs are sitting on top of the axle, that would push…

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Answer 2

Hello Steve, thanks for reaching out. In my honest opinion, leaf springs are leaf springs. There is not going to be a noticeable difference in quality or longevity between the different brands. As long as the length of the spring is correct and the…

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Answer 3

I do still have a few options for lifting the trailer but the Correct Track Trailer Alignment and Lift Kit part #RR23QX is indeed incompatible with the MORryde CRE3000 Equalizers. Therefore, you can either change these out to standard ones like the…

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Answer 4

Hey Richard! How did you measure your current leaf springs to get the 25-1/2" eye to eye measurement? We recommend jacking one side of the trailer up to get the weight off of them before measuring because they stretch out quite a bit over years…

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Answer 5

Hey Mark, I looked up the specs of the spring you have now and found that it is a 24-3/4 inch long spring from eye center to eye center and for a 7k axle. So that means that the replacement spring part #EM28AJ that you referenced will work great as a…

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Hey Josh! If you have 8,000 lbs torsion axles I do not have a lift kit for you. I do have a couple of options for standard axles though. If your 8,000 lbs axles are mounted above your springs you can use the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under…

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Answer 7

I do have some parts for you but we aren't custom trailer builders and adding electric to a trailer is not a simple task. What I can tell you is that most interior lights are 12 volt so if you want outlets, lights, and shore power you'd need…

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Hey Bryan, The 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket #HM40975 will only work for your 2021 Toyota 4Runner if you have the factory 7-way. The cable you mentioned is a US Car connector and would plug into the back of the socket. If…

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Answer 9

The best way to power the interior lights in your trailer is with its own independent battery. You will not want to use the breakaway battery. The breakaway battery is only designed to operate the breakaway and will drain extremely quickly,…

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Answer 10

While we do not carry a specific V-drag weld-on bar that protects your trailer from bottoming out, we do have an option that serves the same purpose. From the specs I have on your 2010 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf travel trailer, it measures 29.25…

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Answer 11

The Erickson Horizontal E-Track #E19148 can be cut to length for your application. We suggest using a metal saw or cutting wheel and grinder to cut the tracks to the needed length.

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Answer 12

If the leaf springs are located under the axle then adding leaves will lower the trailer whereas if they are mounted on top of the axle then adding leaves will raise the trailer. That said, the amount of rise/drop is very minimal (most leaves are…

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