Title: Axel Flip
Post by: Nukem on May 24, 2007, 01:59 PM
Post by: Nukem on May 24, 2007, 01:59 PM
Hi,
Does anyone have any information on how to do an Axel Flip for a Colman Mesa Tent Trailer?
Thanks for your help!
Does anyone have any information on how to do an Axel Flip for a Colman Mesa Tent Trailer?
Thanks for your help!
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Post by: wavery on May 24, 2007, 02:06 PM
Post by: wavery on May 24, 2007, 02:06 PM
Quote from: NukemHi,You may find some help here:
Does anyone have any information on how to do an Axel Flip for a Colman Mesa Tent Trailer?
Thanks for your help!
http://www.arveeclub.com/search.php?searchid=218826
I just did a "Simple Search" (upper right side of this page) on "axle flip".
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Post by: Captain Scrappy on May 24, 2007, 02:27 PM
Post by: Captain Scrappy on May 24, 2007, 02:27 PM
I did an axle flip on my pup to gain more clearance for off-road camping (gained about 4-5
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Post by: Nukem on May 24, 2007, 05:32 PM
Post by: Nukem on May 24, 2007, 05:32 PM
Quote from: Captain ScrappyI did an axle flip on my pup to gain more clearance for off-road camping (gained about 4-5
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Post by: AustinBoston on May 24, 2007, 07:11 PM
Post by: AustinBoston on May 24, 2007, 07:11 PM
Quote from: NukemThanks! I don't need any special adapters or anything, just use what is existing?
If it's a Dexter axle, contact Dexter about a flip kit (or lift kit or whatever they call it). If Captain Scrappy did what I think he did (turn the axle itself over), it will lead to uneven tire wear. I believe the axle is designed to flex slightly in certain ways, and turning it over intereferes with that flexing.
Austin
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Post by: Captain Scrappy on May 29, 2007, 10:39 AM
Post by: Captain Scrappy on May 29, 2007, 10:39 AM
QuoteI don't need any special adapters or anything, just use what is existing? Axle, if I knew how to spell my life would be easier!
On mine I used the same hardware and just flipped it.
QuoteIf Captain Scrappy did what I think he did (turn the axle itself over), it will lead to uneven tire wear. I believe the axle is designed to flex slightly in certain ways, and turning it over intereferes with that flexing.
I have heard about the axles being like that, but I haven't noticed any uneven tire wear yet and I have taken around 2000+ miles since.
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Post by: beacher on May 29, 2007, 04:22 PM
Post by: beacher on May 29, 2007, 04:22 PM
A Coleman/Fleetwood has a Dexter bowed axle. The bow provides "camber" to the wheels. Dexter sells an over/under conversion kit (http://www.dexteraxle.com/inc/sdetail/1099), so that you maintain the axle in the correct orientation to keep the proper camber.
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Post by: Gabe on Jun 05, 2007, 12:11 PM
Post by: Gabe on Jun 05, 2007, 12:11 PM
Quote from: beacherA Coleman/Fleetwood has a Dexter bowed axle. The bow provides "camber" to the wheels. Dexter sells an over/under conversion kit, so that you maintain the axle in the correct orientation to keep the proper camber.
what about brakes, is there some rewiring that would have to be done?
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Post by: Psl53 on Jun 05, 2007, 09:21 PM
Post by: Psl53 on Jun 05, 2007, 09:21 PM
I flipped mine. Check with dexter see if they have a kit, they didn't for mine so I had to weld on spring perches (that what the leaf springs sit on) and buy U bolts. It wasn't a big deal, but took most of the weekend as I had to remove the axle and bring it to a welder. The brake shouldn't be a problem, just cut the wires and reattach. Use tape and mark the wires so you know which goes where.
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Post by: Gabe on Jun 18, 2007, 09:34 AM
Post by: Gabe on Jun 18, 2007, 09:34 AM
Quote from: Psl53I flipped mine. Check with dexter see if they have a kit, they didn't for mine so I had to weld on spring perches (that what the leaf springs sit on) and buy U bolts. It wasn't a big deal, but took most of the weekend as I had to remove the axle and bring it to a welder. The brake shouldn't be a problem, just cut the wires and reattach. Use tape and mark the wires so you know which goes where.
I was thinking I could just turn the axle over and use existing perches guess not. Were you able to put a taller tire on?
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Post by: Psl53 on Jun 26, 2007, 08:05 AM
Post by: Psl53 on Jun 26, 2007, 08:05 AM
Quote from: GabeI was thinking I could just turn the axle over and use existing perches guess not. Were you able to put a taller tire on?I can, but haven't yet. I have a 20" tire on now, but can put a 24" tire on. I think a 170 R 80