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Trailer springover??

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by DanStew, Jul 24, 2005.

  1. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I am wondering about car haulers, i have not noticed any of them, but i have seen other trailers that have been 'spring over" the axles. Is this only for smaller traielrs or could a car hauler do a spring over also? If i can thorw the springs over my axles i can get the deck a little higher so i do not dig trenches with my traielr when backing it up into my backyard. I have the 4 inch drop axles already. just want to lift the deck up, didnt know if this is a possibility or i will just have to order straight axles instead of 4 inch drop axls.
     
    DanStew, Jul 24, 2005
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  2. w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

    Don't do it Dan. you won't like how it handles on the highway. IMHO you gotta keep the center of gravity as low as possible on a trailer, because you are adding a whole vehicle (Jeep) into the mix, that already has a very high COG to it to begin with. Low COG and a minimum of 15% tongue weight and you will be good to go. Anything less and , well you know what happened to us! :oops:
     
    w3srl, Jul 25, 2005
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  3. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    OK. i was just curious, i didnt know why some trailers are bult like that and some are not. Thanks!
     
    DanStew, Jul 25, 2005
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  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I've done spring overs on 4 camp trailers.....
    All were fine, but the shorter single axle ones tend to sway more after they're lifted.....
     
    Patrick, Jul 25, 2005
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  5. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    would go w/straight axles and larger tires (maybe 1-2" bigger) and relocate the fenders.
     
    66cj5, Jul 26, 2005
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  6. gonzojohn

    gonzojohn Banned

    Here's a quick tip for anybody who needs a bit stiffer spring on a trailer. You can purchase half-springs with an angled bend (any truck centre) in them to bolt to the rear of the trailer springs for a little more stiffness.


    gj
     
    gonzojohn, Jul 29, 2005
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