I would like to have more clearance on my pup.Many have suggested rolling or flipping the axle.(putting the spring on top).Any feedback on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
Quote from: leefamfunI would like to have more clearance on my pup.Many have suggested rolling or flipping the axle.(putting the spring on top).Any feedback on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
I was concerned about our trailer scraping on driveway on the way out and back in, so I came up with bogies from a boat trailer. Rollers. bolted them under the back bumper and used pipe nipples between the bumper frame for strentgh. works pretty good so far. Rollers are easily replaced and easy to purchase for replacement.
I did an axle flip!!! Worth it.. the extra clearence is great!
I kind of wish we had leaf springs instead of the Torflex. It would make it easier to get that extra clearance. However, I spoke with a tech at Viking before we got our PUP and asked about increasing ground clearance. He said it would be best achieved with the Torflex axle by adding a spacer between the axle and the frame. I have looked at mine and I think a 3" section of box channel and some plate would give me that many more inches of ground clearance.
I am not concerned about driveway clearance, but I am looking forward to getting off the beaten path a ways.
Quote from: FunroverI did an axle flip!!! Worth it.. the extra clearence is great!
considering this option .is there a write up somewhere?
If you click the "Simple Search" link near the top of the page, and enter "axle flip" then you will get more material than you could ever need.
Austin
here is the link to my torflex axle lift that I did this spring.
http://www.arveeclub.com/showthread.php?t=62831
I used the trailer all summer and other than re-torquing the bolts to make sure it is still tight, it works great. The trailer handles the same and no problems dragging on the ground.
thanks for the replys,and the simple search note.I'm not concerned with driveway drag,but I like the roller idea.My major concern is the back country places we go.The gray and black water dump sets behind the left tire,and,is too close to the ground.Give me 2.5 inches and I'll be fine.
Quote from: fleagalbaumhere is the link to my torflex axle lift that I did this spring.
http://www.arveeclub.com/showthread.php?t=62831
I used the trailer all summer and other than re-torquing the bolts to make sure it is still tight, it works great. The trailer handles the same and no problems dragging on the ground.
Thanks for the link :sombraro:. That is exactly what I was envisioning. I think I will go a little thicker on the side plate, and make some sheet spacers for mine instead of using washers. I am sure your setup is fine, but the engineer in me has a tendency to go overkill.
I also want to try and go from a 175/80-13 tire to a 205/75-15 tire. I can pick up another 1.5 inches of clearance, and I think the tires will fit. Lowes actually has mounted 15" trailer tires in stock near me, so I may buy 1 and see if it will work. If so, I'll go buy the other. If not, I'll return it.
I would love to use the same wheels as my Jeep as the bolt pattern is the same. But there is not enough room.
When we go wheeling we also air down to about 12-15 psi. I planned to do the same with the trailer, depending on the conditions.
I just did the axle flip on our '98 Coleman. Easy install, and it lifted the camper up about 5". The levelers still have enough reach. The tongue jack came up a little short so I made support out of wood to give it a little help. I actually needed clearance to get our Jeep pulling the popup onto a larger trailer. (I know, it sounds silly to haul a popup on another trailer - but it allows us to bring the wheeling toys and the camper along for all the fun!) I also wanted to go to a larger tire to get the higher load rating. But rather than buying 3 new tires and wheels, I found the Duro D rated 13" tires (180/85-13) at J.C. Whitney (//www.jcwhitney.com) for $67.99 each with free shipping.
TOYNRND,
Do you have any pictures of your rig? That sounds awesome! I had a guy recommend that I haul my Pup on a car hauler so I could haul some other toys, and I thought it was a little HillBilly, and it probably is, but how cool! Do you tie it down? How wide of a trailer do you need?
So you hook the hauler to the tow rig, and then hook the pop-up to the Jeep and drive it up, or winch them up?
thats for the lead gents .i have talked with dexter axles got a part# and checked the local dealer and the cheapest i found was $26 bucks per axle
the part# for the ez lube 2 3/8 tube was k71-384-00
thanks
Here is the hillbilly setup. It should be pretty redneck looking once we get the Powerwheels Jeeps loaded for the kids. I hook up the camper to the Jeep, and drive it all on the big trailer. There is 83" between the fenders, and the popup is 80" measured to the outside edge of the tires. As you can see, there is still a good distance to go before the popup tires reach the fenders. The Jeep gets tied down front and back. The popup stays hitched, and then gets strapped down to the back of the big trailer.