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tzclark

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Posted: 05/01/12 09:46am

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I was wondering if the common way to get your trailer a little higher was to flip your axles to the other side of the leaf? The reason I ask is because I am constantly scrapping my rear jacks. I am towing the trailer level so that's not the issue.

I'd rather be in a boat with a drink on the rocks, then in the drink with a boat on the rocks!

Bucky Badger

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Posted: 05/01/12 09:49am

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We did ours and love it...we had to build an extra step to get into the tt..the 1st step was to high for us

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tzclark

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Posted: 05/01/12 10:28am

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Do you just use blocks under your jacks then?

pcines

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Posted: 05/01/12 11:00am

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tzclark wrote:

I use these brackets called saveajack. They are a quick release to make your scissor stabilizing jacks removable.
I just slide my jacks off when in transit. Easy to use. Love them.
I didnt want to flip my axles because it would have voided warranty

WyoTraveler

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Posted: 05/01/12 01:49pm

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tzclark wrote:

The trailer hitch on my MH used to bottom out a lot when I pulled out of gas stations into the roadway. Never gave it much thought but I guess rear stabilizing jacks on TTs probably get pretty close to the ground when exiting those steep ramps onto the roadway.

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Bucky Badger

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Posted: 05/01/12 12:26pm

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tzclark wrote:

Do you just use blocks under your jacks then?

Yeah, 6x6x12 work great

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Posted: 05/01/12 01:53pm

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tzclark wrote:

Just purchase 2 of the Dexter Axle Flip Kits and install them.

If you are not aware, you don't physically "FLIP" the axle. You simply lift the trailer, remove the leaf springs, and install new spring seats on the top of the axle tube. If you were to flip the axle over it would cause two problems. 1) The designed arch in the axle would be upside down and cause flex problems. 2) Your brakes would not work properly.

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Posted: 05/01/12 02:11pm

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I welded new perches on my axles and put the axles under the springs. Very common practice here in Colorado. Cost about $40 and about 2 hours to do. I was able to upgrade to 15" wheels from 14" wheels and install larger tires. I gained a total of 6 1/4" with the axle flip and bigger tires. Makes traveling less stressful.