Axle blocks for raising trailer

This what I did to raise my E up 2ins also made a cross brace to help to stop sway.

You will be way ahead of the game by cutting the hangers off and welding the square tubing to the frame. Then re install the hangers with a 1 1/2” tube welded perpendicular to the frame from hanger to hanger. You accomplish the height issues along with the frame flex you will get when turning sharply.

dryfly wrote:
I can see issues with blocks if raised too high, or if blocks not of high quality. I would be hesitant to raise a trailer using the lower set of hanger holes without additional support.

If the lower set of hanger holes will give you what you need you can put the X-factor on it also. I believe that all trailers need some kind of crossmembers on it.

MFL wrote:
I've no personal experience with them, but some say, due to side pressure on suspension, they are not a good idea. Others claim good experience, if only an inch or so blocks. Many FWs come with extra holes in the hangers for use of optional 16" wheels/tires.

The correct-trac system will raise a couple inches, and may be a better option.

Jerry

I'm with you, Jerry. The Correct-Trac would be a =much= better alternative, IMO. Useful, too! :B

Lyle

I can see issues with blocks if raised too high, or if blocks not of high quality. I would be hesitant to raise a trailer using the lower set of hanger holes without additional support.

The hangers are pretty flimsy to begin with, and the additional torque side to side might well be an issue. With that said, I did that on my current trailer but had 2" square tubing welded across the trailer from one hanger to the opposite side hanger. Just a lot of cost and trouble.

the Correct Trac system looks interesting. Wonder if most shops are set up to do an alignment with it?

That's a lot of money for simple blocks with a hole and longer u-bolts.

I've no personal experience with them, but some say, due to side pressure on suspension, they are not a good idea. Others claim good experience, if only an inch or so blocks. Many FWs come with extra holes in the hangers for use of optional 16" wheels/tires.

The correct-trac system will raise a couple inches, and may be a better option.

Jerry