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Jun-20-2017 04:55 PM
Draggo wrote:Alignment is usually set when the spring hangers are welded to the TT frame. So long as the spring perches are welded on the axle tubes correctly as well. then it is set, and no ordinary alignment is needed. Or possible for that matter. (some people believe in bending a undamaged axle to make up for errors in welding or there is at least one product that will allow for some aspects to be changed)
Thanks for the info. The TT came with Lippert 3,500 lb axles but when I look at etrailer.com it looks like they only sell Dexter and they aren't "plug and play" so I wouldn't be able to just unbolt one and put the new one on. I did look at the website for Johnson Surplus and see they do carry the Lippert. Someone mentioned them, does anyone had experience with them? Honestly it almost seems too cheap compared to the Dexter or am I comparing apples to oranges?
On both the Dexter and Lippert that I've found, they all look like they mount above the leaf springs but on my current setup they are below the leaf spring. Other than lowering the trailer a few inches, any other advantages or disadvantages to going with a setup that has the axle above the leaf spring? Thinking that as long as I am doing the work it might be work replacing everything.
Also, if I replace both axles, how do I know I have them aligned currently? Doing a little reading it looks like they are supposed to be within something like 1/16th of an inch for the alignment. How can I do that at home?
I appreciate all the advice. I really want to do this myself because of the cost but need to be comfortable with it.
Thanks.
Jun-20-2017 04:40 PM
Ivylog wrote:
I would try bending the axle by jacking in the middle until it has the same amount of arch as the front one.
Jun-20-2017 04:39 PM
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Jun-17-2017 08:17 AM
Draggo wrote:As noted above, replacing an axle is fairly easy (providing you have the needed space and tools). Have you weighed the TT and know what the actual weight on the axles is?
Hello,
Any suggestions?
Jun-16-2017 08:50 PM
Jun-16-2017 07:50 PM
Downwindtracker2 wrote:
I did the upgrade,from 3500#s to 5200#s. It wasn't so simple. A quote from Captain Obvious," If it bent, it wasn't heavy enough. "
The 3500#s were over axle, the 5200# were under. 5200#s took 6 bolt 16" wheels and the shock mounts angled the other way.
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