Lift Kit for Trailer With Stealth Trailer that Has Tandem 3,500 lb Lippert Axles

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I have a 8.5x20 stealth trailer and I Believe they have a lipper tendem Suspension and I need to lift it a few inches 4-5 inches if possible, or what’s the highest lift for lipper tendem axles that you have? can you please help me with the kit or parts # so I can purchase it Please thanks

asked by: Isaac D

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Does you trailer have leaf springs or torsion springs if you look underneath it? Any idea what the axle capacity is?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Isaac D.

8/28/2020

I have a 8.5x20 stealth trailer and I Believe they have a lipper tendem Suspension and I need to lift it a few inches 4-5 inches if possible, or what’s the highest lift for lipper tendem axles that you have? can you please help me with the kit or parts # so I can purchase it Please thanks

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Jameson C.

8/28/2020

Thanks for getting me that info! Based on that the correct lift kit you need is the Lippert Tandem Axle lift kit part # LC407131 that you referenced. This will give you a 2 inch lift for both axle.

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Answer 1

To lift your Little Guy 5 trailer, you will want to use the Dexter Axle Torflex Lift Kit - Single Axle #K71-707-01. This will lift your axle to give you an additional 2-5/8 inches of ground clearance on your trailer.

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Answer 2

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 3

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 4

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Hey Roland, thanks for reaching out! Overslung axles are a special order situation and we unfortunately only have standard axles here at etrailer. With that being said, you can order a standard axle that meets your specs and then use the Dexter…

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Answer 7

Hey Gerry, we actually have a single axle version of the part #K71-724-02 with the part #DX56CR.

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Answer 8

You are indeed right to think this way. When picking out the appropriate leaf springs for your custom built trailer you will want to choose them based on what the actual loaded weight of the trailer will be. Just make sure that the leaf springs have…

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Answer 9

Hello Julio, thanks for reaching out. The appropriate spring for your trailer will depend on the weight capacity of each axle. Ideally the springs will match the axle capacity. Like for example the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #DX45CR is rated for 2,600…

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Answer 10

Increasing the tire and wheel size can increase the height of the trailer but it's usually quite minimal. Before you do anything else you should see if the pin box can be adjusted. Although you have to be careful here since This will lower the…

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Answer 11

No, you would definitely need to upgrade the entire axle, to include the axle beam and spindles, not just all of the other components to get a 5,200 lbs axle. If you could send me a measurement of your Hub-face-to-hub-face length and your…

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Answer 12

There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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