flipped & chipped
We went and saw a 2011 Forest River Salem Lite 22 RKS. The former owner flipped the axles so we are wondering if that is safe and can we undo the flipping to lower the trailer to its original specs.Wh...
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Doug33 wrote:
If an axle is straight, how do you "flip" it? Are you altering the springs or suspension parts?
The axle itself is not flipped. That term refers to mounting the spring pack either above or below the axle.
Most trailers come with their axles mounted above the springs. This results in a lower sitting trailer. "Flipping" the axles comes about when the axles are moved to mount below the springs.
This will usually raise the trailer body and frame up about 4 or more inches giving more ground clearance. I believe special kits are available to make this possible.
Also, just for information, a "straight" axle is really not straight at all. It has a slight bow or curve to it just like the drop types do. When it is "flipped" that bow still is upwards as it would be before the "flipping" took place.
Barney
