Torsion Axle Adjustment - Also, Lifting Trailer

[jimmoore13]

Originally Posted by TitanMike

Just remember, for every inch you increase the wheel size, you only gain 1/2" in additional height. You might gain some more from the tire as the sidewall height is a function of section width. With a larger wheel you can often get a wider tire and then you gain the 70, 75, 85% of that width in height (due to the aspect ratio used for sizing tires).

Lift kits will raise unit inch for inch. Increasing wheel size only gains you a little more than 1/2" for each inch increase.

Good reminder! Thanks.
One advantage of the Dexter axle is the POTENTIAL for the axle itself to be higher than the spindle...wheel center. With leaf springs, axle clearance improvement can be as important as chassis clearance. Based on an "eyeball" assessment, I think my axle is a bit higher than it might be if it were a leaf spring suspension. Then again, with the misadjustment, MY particular axle might be in harm's way.