Broke Trailer Leaf Spring
I just completed a 1,252 mile trip with no problems except for the last 528 yards. Turning onto my street yesterday I heard a loud BANG! when I got to my house I noticed that the leaf spring on the...
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Just noticed you did previously install "Dexter EZ Flex" under your TT. I like their "smooth ride" technology product @ - Click Here -
If you only want to raise your trailer 3" instead of 5-6" from axle re-position, I would simply:
- Reposition the axle "under the leaf springs". Yes, this raises the chassis 5-6".
- See your above picture and its 6" or so distance from frame to existing shackle bolts. Simply drill new holes between this distance. This will lower the chassis 3". Thus, total raised trailer is now 3" higher.
- If drilling holes isn't your thing, simply take your trailer to any welding shop. They will easily drill the needed holes (in in leaf spring hanger) for you.
If this was my trailer and I only wanted to raise total of 3", I'd investigate this option.
Hope this helps.
Just noticed you did previously install "Dexter EZ Flex" under your TT. I like their "smooth ride" technology product @ - Click Here -
If you only want to raise your trailer 3" instead of 5-6" from axle re-position, I would simply:
- Reposition the axle "under the leaf springs". Yes, this raises the chassis 5-6".
- See your above picture and its 6" or so distance from frame to existing shackle bolts. Simply drill new holes between this distance. This will lower the chassis 3". Thus, total raised trailer is now 3" higher.
- If drilling holes isn't your thing, simply take your trailer to any welding shop. They will easily drill the needed holes (in in leaf spring hanger) for you.
If this was my trailer and I only wanted to raise total of 3", I'd investigate this option.
Hope this helps.
