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Sep 24, 2010 | 02:21 PM

RÖENTGEEP

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From: Celaya, Gto. MX

TRAILER SPRING AXLES

I have a TT about 21´ with two axles, and the springs are under the axles, and the TT is some down with low ground clearence, and more in my country (Mexico) with bad roads, so Im planning to change to springs over the axles, what are the contrs and pros and what is involved to do the work? That will cause a some kind of lose in gravity? stability?

Till I undersant I have to rotate the axles and also rotate the brake system, right?

Thanks in advance.

Sep 24, 2010 | 10:47 PM

c.f.moore

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Basically, you disconnect the electric brake wiring. Drop one end of each spring, role axles out from under the trailer. Weld new spring perches on top of the axles, reconnect springs to the frame. Reinstall axles under the springs and reconnect brake wiring.

Advantages are additional clearance under the fore and aft sections of the trailer. Sometimes levels trailer with larger tow vehicle. No noticeable handling effects.

Disadvantages: The axles themselves are no higher off the ground. If your currently dragging axles on rutted roads, you will continue to drag your axles when "flipped". If you need axle clearance, change to straight axles.

Good luck

Sep 27, 2010 | 10:32 AM

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Moore, Thanks for the answer, really the axles are not dragging on rutted roads, the problem is the clearence before and after sections of them. So Im going to do what you told me.

My main concern was the handling effects.

Sep 27, 2010 | 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RÖENTGEEP

Moore, Thanks for the answer, really the axles are not dragging on rutted roads, the problem is the clearence before and after sections of them. So Im going to do what you told me.

My main concern was the handling effects.

I have never been able to tell when towing whether the axle is over or under the springs and I would be surprised if anyone can. This is really a pretty common modification.

Steve

Sep 27, 2010 | 01:34 PM

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I have never been able to tell when towing whether the axle is over or under the springs and I would be surprised if anyone can. This is really a pretty common modification.

Steve

Steve, thanks for the input. I have read that it also is pretty common modification between the jeeps: = S.O.A.

Sep 27, 2010 | 02:15 PM

senix

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What about a larger diameter sized tire/rims? Assuming that that wheel wheel has plenty of room and you only needed a couple of inches would that be just as good an option?

Sep 27, 2010 | 02:59 PM

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My axles are flipped on my travel trailer. It tows fine. The only noticeable difference is the pull down steps don't come down far enough. That last step is trecherous after a few too many.

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Sep 27, 2010 | 06:19 PM

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What about a larger diameter sized tire/rims? Assuming that that wheel wheel has plenty of room and you only needed a couple of inches would that be just as good an option?

I think thats a good option, but Im sure more expensive and maybe my TT has not enough of room for it. Thanks for the comment.

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My axles are flipped on my travel trailer. It tows fine. The only noticeable difference is the pull down steps don't come down far enough. That last step is trecherous after a few too many.

Yea, for sure thats a contr, surely you need an extra step for that. thanks to confirm that it tows fine.

BTW the TT has already straigh axles, so I think just turning them 180 degrees, the SOA and also turning 180 degrees the brake stuff, is that all I need, and not even weld a new spring perches. Am I right?