Axle blocks for raising trailer
I'm looking at a new 5th wheel that unfortunately only comes with 15' wheels. I converted my current trailer to 16" wheels, but to allow for sufficient wheel well tire clearance, I had to weld a 2" s...
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I did a 1-800 to Dexter axle on suspension blocks use.
Answer came from John saying Dexter didn't recommend suspension blocks on multi axle trailer suspensions.
When I was on the road I saw results of others using suspension blocks on a enclosed trailer and two GN flatdeck trailers. In all cases the long U bolts broke on one end of the axle letting that end of the axle swing back under trailing axles.
Not only are trailer axles subjected to rotational braking forces but the big impact is side stresses as the tires side scrub on sharp turns on pavement. Some thing trucks don't have.
The sub frame is the safest and best method of raising a heavy multi axle trailer.
Answer came from John saying Dexter didn't recommend suspension blocks on multi axle trailer suspensions.
When I was on the road I saw results of others using suspension blocks on a enclosed trailer and two GN flatdeck trailers. In all cases the long U bolts broke on one end of the axle letting that end of the axle swing back under trailing axles.
Not only are trailer axles subjected to rotational braking forces but the big impact is side stresses as the tires side scrub on sharp turns on pavement. Some thing trucks don't have.
The sub frame is the safest and best method of raising a heavy multi axle trailer.
