Can Dexter Over Under Kit Be Used To Lower a Trailer? To Go from Over To Under?

Updated 12/01/2025 | Published 04/30/2025

Question:

I have a question about the Dexter trailer springs over-under axle flip kit. Every thing I’m reading as well as your videos all show going from under to over. I actually need to go from over to under. Will this kit work for my application? I know I need to measure my axles to make sure I get the right kit. I have a tandem axle trailer with a gvw of 7000lbs 2 x 3500lbs axles. K71-385-00

asked by: Andrew M

Expert Reply:

Hello Andrew, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the over under kit will work for that application. People typically use these for raising the ride height, but it can be used to go from over to under as well. For your tandem 3,500 lb axles you will need two of the # K71-384-00 kits.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Jesse M.

9/26/2025

Hey Andrew, did the over-under kit work for switching your axles from over to under? I'm asking because your experience could really help others with similar setups.

Andrew M.

9/26/2025

@JesseM Worked great already have 5000miles on the setup and my gas mileage went up.

Jesse M.

9/29/2025

@AndrewM Thanks for sharing! You know, I never really thought about that, but I guess it makes sense that raising the trailer would change the aerodynamics of your towing setup and could reduce fuel economy. Interesting. Just out of curiosity, about how much did your gas mileage go up by?

Luis

11/27/2025

Hello, good morning. I'm in the same situation. I'd like to know if you have a video of the process for lowering my trailer, as I've searched extensively and only found videos showing how to raise it. Also, do you know the maximum amount the kit will lower my trailer? Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

Jesse M.

12/1/2025

@Luis Hey Luis. So the over-under kits I mentioned above can be used to lower a trailer that has the axle under the leaf springs. The # K71-384-00 kit is for a 2-3/8" diameter axle. If your trailer has the axle over the leaf springs, I am sorry to say we would not have a good option for lowering this.