Tires rubbing on underneath of trailer
I noticed recently that the tires on the slide out side have been rubbing on the bottom of trailer. It isn't hitting anything but the fabric type weather covering thus far but obviously needs to be co...
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Nastyt, I've been down that road too. First off the 3500# axels are lighter than what goes for normal 3500#, I built a couple of trailers using 3500#, they were heavier. And if they bent, they were too light.
But if your trailer springs are underslung, the space for the fatter 5200# is going to be limited. I had to mount the springs over the axels, lifting the TT 7" Heavier spring are usually longer. I didn't bother welding new spring mounts for the 5200# springs, instead just added a leaf to the spring pack. I think that might have been a mistake, the higher trailer center of gravity needs a stiffer suspension to cut down on swaying.
But if your trailer springs are underslung, the space for the fatter 5200# is going to be limited. I had to mount the springs over the axels, lifting the TT 7" Heavier spring are usually longer. I didn't bother welding new spring mounts for the 5200# springs, instead just added a leaf to the spring pack. I think that might have been a mistake, the higher trailer center of gravity needs a stiffer suspension to cut down on swaying.
