Disadvantages of flipping trailer axles?
I'm thinking about flipping trailer axles on my TT. Technically, it isn't flipping but moving the spring perch and spring to the top of the axles. I know there are kits available for new perches tha...
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LITEPHIL wrote:SDcampowneroperator wrote:
Flipping axles adds cosiderably more side load torque to the spring pack, shackles hangers and frame. An added welded in X member like 2"x .188 square tube between the rear axle spring hangers would be my advice.
Please explain how
Leverage. The axles are now further away from the shackles and therefore have a larger “pry bar” acting against them. Picture the axle tube trying to slide side to side and what stops it.
I cannot comment on whether they are built for it. Obviously plenty of people do oth without issue.
