Fisherguy
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We just picked up a 2007 Komfort 274TS. With my hitch on the lowest position the trailer is still a little on the low side for my truck which has 35" tires on it.
The mounting locations for the springs of the trailer have 2 holes below them but idler only has 1 hole below it.
Does anyone have experience doing this? Do you think it's okay to move the springs down 2 holes and the center idler one down 1 hole to get the trailer a little higher and do you think the shocks will be long enough??
06 Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins 6 spd std with a few mods.
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RustySocket
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You need a different shank.
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Fisherguy
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RustySocket wrote:You need a different shank.
Wow, thanks for the advice Rusty! 
Why would I want to spend $150 on a new shank when I could just move 6 bolts?
Plus most of our fishing/camping trips involve dirt or gravel logging roads, the extra height would be good I think.
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QCMan
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Why not put 36"tires on it also? That will make both truck and TT have the same center of gravity.
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EPenney
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Fisherguy wrote:Does anyone have experience doing this? Do you think it's okay to move the springs down 2 holes and the center idler one down 1 hole to get the trailer a little higher and do you think the shocks will be long enough??
I have experience with that same change. My dealer raised my 5er by moving the springs down 2 and the idler down 1. The shocks seem to have enough travel. So far, after 2-3/4 years, the 5er has towed real nice. So no problems for me due to the raising.
The photo in sig was taken before the 5er was raised.
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falconman
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They do make equalizers of different dimensions. You might measure the width/ height of yours and do a google search. Several trailer suppliers list different sizes. Either new shocks or mounting brackets would be necessary. Check the Monroe website for shock dimensions, compressed/ extended lengths.
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Fisherguy
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EPenney wrote:Fisherguy wrote:Does anyone have experience doing this? Do you think it's okay to move the springs down 2 holes and the center idler one down 1 hole to get the trailer a little higher and do you think the shocks will be long enough??
I have experience with that same change. My dealer raised my 5er by moving the springs down 2 and the idler down 1. The shocks seem to have enough travel. So far, after 2-3/4 years, the 5er has towed real nice. So no problems for me due to the raising.
The photo in sig was taken before the 5er was raised.
That's the reply I was looking for, thanks.
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