Any downsides tp flipping the axles?

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The trailer we had "flipped" was built with the Dexter axles on two rails that AFAIK Dexter did. Like a bogie for a railway car.

The trailer factory then welded those rails to the bottom of the Lippert frame each side. To raise the trailer, they un-welded the rails from the frame and put in "spacer" bar that went between the Dexter rails and the frame.

That way, the original Dexter kit was not changed and there was no way to disturb the alignment of the two axles and the hangers etc . If it is not done that way, you can have lots of trouble with axle alignment and so on.

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That's what I am looking for. I'll check into it.

Some axles have a bow/arch to them that is countered by the load so the tires are flat to the ground. You want to keep that aspect of the axle the same, don't roll the axle.

Might have to get the brake wires to the wheels made longer.

lots of trailers come with the axles flipped. flipping them will raise the trailer center of gravity, that does have an affect on stability. How much, who knows.

And it's slightly higher to get into or out of. But you get more clearance and may make leveling the trailer for towing easier.