How To Lower a Trailer 3 Inches

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My garage door opening is 81 inches. How can I lower the overall height of the trailer by at least three inches? The gentleman at the dealership mentioned a 22 axle something that would lower the overall height. Please advice, thank you.

asked by: Jim S

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I am not really sure what the dealership was referring to as a 22 axle but we do have options for you to lower your trailer. The first option if you have a leaf spring axle is an over/under kit like the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part # K71-384-00 or part # K71-385-00 but this would only work if your leaf springs are over the axle, not under. If your leaf springs are already under the axle then the next best option would be to replace the axle with one that has a drop tube like the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with 4" Drop part # 7685269.

However, in order to find out which axle you need you will want to crawl under the trailer and read me the serial number on the axle tag. If this cannot be done then you can measure the diameter, hub face to hub face, and spring center to spring center. For example, the above that you referenced has a 2-3/8" diameter, 95" hub face, and 80" spring center. I have attached a photo to assist as well.

Please note if you have torsion axles then we have options for this as well like the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System part # ASR3500S04 but I would need to know what your axle capacity is in order to recommend a set.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I do have a few ways for you to lower a camper but it will largely be dependent on what type of suspension you have, leaf springs or torsion. If you have leaf springs and they are positioned above the axle tube, you can flip them with the Dexter…

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Answer 2

Hey Lucas, The Curt MV #C17050 is for total tongue weights between 500 lbs and 600 lbs only (600 lbs isn't actually the minimum), and for a 5,000 lb GVWR camper, the tongue weight is definitely going to exceed what this hitch is capable of. Your…

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Answer 3

When it comes to lowering your trailer 2-2.5 inches if your have leaf springs and they're positioned above the axle tube, you can flip them with the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-385-00 if you have a 3 inch diameter axle…

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Answer 4

4 points of sway control can refer to a few different configurations but essentially it means there are 4 components the work to prevent sway. The Curt TruTrack part #C17500 has an indent in the trunnions that works to bring the bars back to straight…

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Answer 5

There are weight distribution hitches that do allow for backing up while still hitched up, like the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37100ET. Each of these hitches have about a 400lb tongue weight range so it's…

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Answer 6

The Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System is an excellent weight distribution system option with integrated sway control. It is one of my personal favorite systems being the best bang for your buck option. It comes with a pre-torqued 2-5/16"…

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Answer 7

Trailer tires and wheels do not typically come balanced from the factory like what you see with standard passenger vehicle tires. This isn't usually needed for trailer tires and most car shops don't have the needed setup to properly balance…

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Answer 8

The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems like part #EQ37100ET and the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution Systems like part #C17500 both have four point sway control which simply means there are four points of friction; one in each socket head and…

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Answer 9

With your trailer having a 7,000 pound rating, the Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 #C17500 may not be the best option for you. Typically the tongue weight of a trailer will be 10% of its…

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Answer 10

The Trailer Valet part #STC-V211 that you referenced can be installed on either the left or right hand side of a trailer. I attached a picture of it mounted to the left side of a trailer for you to check out as well.

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Answer 11

From what I was able to find there are several fuses associated with the tow package wiring on a 2006 Chevy Silverado. In the instrument panel on the side of the dash you should see RT TRLR ST/TRN for trailer right turn and brake signal and LT TRLR…

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Answer 12

Axles that are flipped over like yours means that the bow that is in the center of the axle is pointed the wrong way. This means that the axle capacity is reduced because that bow, that needs to be pointed up, is part of what gives the axle its…

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