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09-08-2017, 03:44 PM
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What have I done! Dexter E-Z Flex Triple Suspension System Kit and fliped axles!
Ok so here we go! Working on my 2001 FS3000 triple axle toy hauler.Last winter on our last Glamis dune trip of the season I Stopped at a gas station on the way home and while looking at the tires I noticed a broken spring shackle! It broke clean off and the lief spring was just hanging in the air! I had another 300 miles to go to get home and it was of course new years day with nothing open. So after staring at it for an hour or so then I concluded that it was not going anywhere as it was connected solid in the back. (drivers side ft of last axle.) I started to crawl home and stopped every five mins to make sure all was ok. Nothing was hitting. Just seemed to be floating in the air! Ok so I made it home and parked the trailer. fast forward to a month or so ago and I purchased a new Dexter E-Z Flex Triple Suspension System Kit for my toy. While installing it I decided the 'flip the axles' for more height. I purchased new u bolts for the axles to fix it up right. Here is where the fun begins. What I was informed was by flipping the axles I would gain about 5 inches in height.
Well after the Dexter kit and the axle flip I gained 12 inches in height! I love the clearance but will need bigger steps for momma and baby dog. But here is the problem. With the trailer hooked up to the truck The truck still sits level but the trailer has a really cool raked look to it. I have the Shank flipped and adjusted all the way up and still have the raked look. What can I do to get it to ride a bit more level? What kind of problems will I have towing like this? I put 20 miles on it yesterday and it seems to ride fine. I did notice that I had to back off on the brake controller as I had a couple of wheels locking up. WHAT HAVE I DONE? HAHA Any advise short of flipping the axles back?
Steve
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09-08-2017, 04:14 PM
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Wow!
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09-08-2017, 04:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raineman
Wow!
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HAHA Yup!
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09-09-2017, 04:54 AM
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What is your total height now? Your probably going to get some rocking from side to side, more air drag
The hitch on the trailer can be modified. 12" is a lot
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09-09-2017, 05:15 AM
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By having the trailer dipping forward you are putting more weight on the front axle of the trailer and less on the rear. That will lead to faster wear on the front tires and axle. You will also have worse braking as you've already experienced. Ideally you should have a level trailer. Can you get a taller drop/rise shank for your truck? Or lift your truck higher.
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09-09-2017, 05:31 AM
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Are you sure the suspension is sitting properly ? Are the shackles on the correct position ?
Send a few pictures of how everything is sitting.
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09-09-2017, 08:47 AM
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Pics or it didn't happen
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09-09-2017, 08:48 AM
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I am at 13' 6" in height and I worry about gas station overhangs (scraped on one) and low overpasses. 14' 6" would make me nervous
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09-10-2017, 08:51 AM
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I'm thinking your creating more problems. Than you may be gaining by putting the springs on top of the axles
What had this added to the angle of your ramp door?
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