ol Bombero-JC
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On the forums - take a look at "klenger"(s) threads. (Ken Lenger)
He also maintains a site with his "mods" including lowering the rear
of the truck. On a Dodge it's pretty easy.
He has a long bed Dodge 4 x 4.
On edit: he is at - Ken's site
Click on the pic of his truck - go to the listings down the page
about the mods, etc. "3rd Gen Reference" -
click on - "Lowering a 3rd Gen Truck"
Lots of good info!
JC
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Hamops
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jlnix wrote:This isn't responsive to your actual question, but you've already had several good answers, so I just want to make a comment about an alternative solution to your problem. What you say is a last resort was my my first choice (after finding that it wasn't feasable to lower the front of my F350). My truck sits level when loaded with the pin and everything else we take along, and I didn't want to change that by lowering just the rear. Since I also have the Torqflex axles, I had a trailer and axle shop weld in 3.5 in. box steel spacers to raise mine. The trailer now rides level and still handles great!
I sounds like you have a Torflex suspension on your trailer and Jlnix's suggestion is about the best that you can do.
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crrroger
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jlnix wrote:This isn't responsive to your actual question, but you've already had several good answers, so I just want to make a comment about an alternative solution to your problem. What you say is a last resort was my my first choice (after finding that it wasn't feasable to lower the front of my F350). My truck sits level when loaded with the pin and everything else we take along, and I didn't want to change that by lowering just the rear. Since I also have the Torqflex axles, I had a trailer and axle shop weld in 3.5 in. box steel spacers to raise mine. The trailer now rides level and still handles great!
Ditto this post....
The bed and hitch on my F550 is very high and I also had a subframe built and installed between the trailer frame and the torsion axles......mine is 6".
It is the best solution to achieve a level towing stance between truck and trailer if your trailer has torsion type axles and it needs to be raised....this assumes, of course, that you have maxed out the adjustment of the hitch.
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johntank
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crrroger wrote:jlnix wrote:This isn't responsive to your actual question, but you've already had several good answers, so I just want to make a comment about an alternative solution to your problem. What you say is a last resort was my my first choice (after finding that it wasn't feasable to lower the front of my F350). My truck sits level when loaded with the pin and everything else we take along, and I didn't want to change that by lowering just the rear. Since I also have the Torqflex axles, I had a trailer and axle shop weld in 3.5 in. box steel spacers to raise mine. The trailer now rides level and still handles great!
Ditto this post....
The bed and hitch on my F550 is very high and I also had a subframe built and installed between the trailer frame and the torsion axles......mine is 6".
It is the best solution to achieve a level towing stance between truck and trailer if your trailer has torsion type axles and it needs to be raised....this assumes, of course, that you have maxed out the adjustment of the hitch.
I also agree this is the best way to go, and might be about the same $$$ wise as trying to run two differance size tires and rims if you have to buy the tires and rims.
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Texas Jim S
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First DO NOT change the tire sizes like you mentioned. This will cause a multitude of problems and will be very unsafe. The trailer needs to be level with the bed rails. Most of the lower trailers have the springs mounted BELOW the axle. You can simply remove the springs and remount them ABOVE the axle. Many trailers have multiple mounting holes for the springs so you can move them up or down to fine tune the height. If you get enough space by raising the trialer so a 16" tire will fit that is a real good option.
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m&d kelly
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I had only 5" of clearance so I "flipped" my axles. Now I have about 9 and a lot more clearance under the 5er.
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rupprider
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While I agree a level trailer is desirable for towing, remember that however you raise the trailer the "step-up" to the door will be higher also. May be a factor for some people. Art rightous!
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doughere
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I don't know how your axles are mounted to your trailer, so this may not apply.
The Dexter torsion axles on my TrailCruiser are made with a bracket that is bolted to the frame in a way that they can be moved forward or reward; requires drilling new holes in the frame bracket. I moved mine forward a little to better balance trailer. Could you move them a little apart to put larger tires all around.
I am unable to level my unit completly, so have a 3/8 inch spacer under the bracket on the front axles to equalize the load on the tires. I intend to change to larger tires to raise whole unit.
I don't know about all torsion axles, but Dexter axels cannot have their starting angle changed to change height.
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Doug
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