Lifted my trailer

[Pieguy]

Since I can’t go camping (work is getting in the way) I figured since the weather was nice ( 84 degrees yesterday and snow in the forecast for today, you gotta love Denver) I would lift my trailer so it wouldn’t drag backing into my driveway. Bought 3” tube, cut it and drilled and bolted it on. Took about 3 hours. Cost $45.00 with $23.00 being bolts from Ace Hardware. . Before


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[Casey r]

Originally Posted by Pieguy

Since I can’t go camping (work is getting in the way) I figured since the weather was nice ( 84 degrees yesterday and snow in the forecast for today, you gotta love Denver) I would lift my trailer so it wouldn’t drag backing into my driveway. Bought 3” tube, cut it and drilled and bolted it on. Took about 3 hours. Cost $45.00 with $23.00 being bolts from Ace Hardware. Attachment 155059. Before

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Could you please post pics of the actual lift you put in it. i.e. The blocks and bolts. I need to do this to my fifth wheel and am looking at options.
Thanks

[Pieguy]

I didn't take any pictures. I take one in the morning if there isn't too much snow. If you watch this: dexter torsion axle lift blocks - Bing video
It's using the etrailer kit. IF you don't have a way to cut and drill the metal it's not a bad way to go. You get the main idea of what you need to do.
I picked up some 2x3" tube (1/4" thick is what I found) at a metal junk yard. Cost me $20. for 8'.
Jack up the trailer from the frame and support it. I put a mark on the axle plate to the trailer so I put the axle in the same spot. Put the jack under an axle and remove the 2 bolts.
Cut the tube to the same size as the axle plate that was attached to the trailer. Sit the tube on the axle plate. Raise the axle up into position and mark the bottom holes to the axle and the side holes to the trailer. Drill the holes and install it. Do this 4 times and you are done.
I had noticed that the left side tires were closer together that the other side. I did some measuring and moved the left side axle back 1/4". This should align them.

[Casey r]

Originally Posted by Pieguy

I didn't take any pictures. I take one in the morning if there isn't too much snow. If you watch this: dexter torsion axle lift blocks - Bing video
It's using the etrailer kit. IF you don't have a way to cut and drill the metal it's not a bad way to go. You get the main idea of what you need to do.
I picked up some 2x3" tube (1/4" thick is what I found) at a metal junk yard. Cost me $20. for 8'.
Jack up the trailer from the frame and support it. I put a mark on the axle plate to the trailer so I put the axle in the same spot. Put the jack under an axle and remove the 2 bolts.
Cut the tube to the same size as the axle plate that was attached to the trailer. Sit the tube on the axle plate. Raise the axle up into position and mark the bottom holes to the axle and the side holes to the trailer. Drill the holes and install it. Do this 4 times and you are done.
I had noticed that the left side tires were closer together that the other side. I did some measuring and moved the left side axle back 1/4". This should align them.

Thanks. I watched the video and it pertains to torsion style suspension. I have leaf spring. But I do appreciate your response.

[Pieguy]

Originally Posted by Casey r

Thanks. I watched the video and it pertains to torsion style suspension. I have leaf spring. But I do appreciate your response.

I helped my son lift his popup with springs. You have to pull the axle(s). You have to weld on new spring perches to the axle to bolt the springs on to and turn the entire axle around to keep the tow in correct. Someone has just flipped the axles over and it was chewing up his tires.

[Jmkjr72]

Originally Posted by Casey r

Thanks. I watched the video and it pertains to torsion style suspension. I have leaf spring. But I do appreciate your response.

Is the spring ontop or under the axle
If the spring is ontop of the axle simple lift blocks will do
If the spring is under then you need to do a spring over conversion

[Casey r]

The axle is under the spring

[Jmkjr72]

Originally Posted by Casey r

The axle is under the spring

https://www.suspensionconnection.com...4aAlcfEALw_wcB

Just need the right width to match your springs

[Casey r]

Originally Posted by Jmkjr72

https://www.suspensionconnection.com...4aAlcfEALw_wcB

Just need the right width to match your springs

Thanks for the info. I had only been able to find tappered ones.