Flipping axle mounts

[Terryallan]

so what is the going rate for raising the TT by putting the springs on top of the axle?

Guy that rewired my brakes told me he could do it for $400.00

[GordonThree]

Wet bolts are $4 each and you need 4 for a single axle. Much cheaper to buy them separately than in a kit. I replaced my springs at the same time so didn't need bushings.

[azrving]

$400 isn't bad especially if you are not set up with the right tools. While doing it adding wet bolts is a great idea. I wouldn't do it without welded perches. I also added ezflex but not as important as wet bolts.

[goducks10]

I helped my son install the Dexter kit. He didn't have the proper jacks and tools so it took a while. Doing it myself I'm guessing 1.5 hours per axle. His was a single axle.

[Old-Biscuit]

You can buy an 'over/under' conversion kit for $61/axle ......bolt on --- no welding required

Dexter Over/under Kit




And while you're at it do a 'wet bolt' kit $69/axle ---Greaseable bolts, bronze bushings, steel shackle straps

Wet Bolt Kit

[GordonThree]

The only hard part is welding on the new spring perches. That cost me $100 for 1/2 hour labor, and I had to take the trailer to the welding shop, couldn't find anyone mobile that would do it on site.

The rest of it is just unbolting things, replacing anything that's really rusted, welding the perches, and bolting it all back together... Easily done in a driveway with simple tools.

$400 sounds reasonable for a double axle... someone can spend a lot of time fighting rusted over-torqued fasteners.