Adjusting springs to lower holes?

MFL wrote:
I am planning to set my spring ends on my FW to the lower holes in the brackets.

I need to raise a little to off set a slightly nose high.

I think I can get this job done by myself, but I would sure appreciate some tips and how to do, from you people that have done this before.

Thanks for any ideas that will make this task easier,

Jerry

Mine has 3 holes in the brackets...I would think, if you were going to RAISE the 5er up, you would use hole higher up on the bracket, that would raise the 5er, if you use lower holes, it will lower the unit, wouldn't it?

MFL, I lowered may axles last yr. I have some pics that I can send if you PM me with a email address. I jacked mine up and used a combination of jacks, cribbing and jack stands to support the rig. I was replacing the axles at the time. I installed everything new from the springs to the lug nuts. I used "Never Fail Bushings" but can't give any feed back other than the install went easy. I used a bottle jack under the axle as needed to help align the holes. Using a drift pin is helpful in aligning the holes also.

In my case (replacing a broken spring) I had to jack up the trailer, support both sides. Pull the wheels off. And then remove the U-bolts on the axle to relieve the pressure on the leaf springs. Then you could unbolt the springs. You can do one side at a time but it's easier to do both. You'll probably want to support the loose axle with some blocks too. I'd replace the U-bolts when you are at it and look into installing wetbolts in the springs but those are optional.

Its not easy believe me. Best to support the trailer by the frame then remove wheels and using 4 jacks take the shackle bolts out and drop everything at once. You really should change out the junk plastic bushings for oilite bearings at the same time.