axle replacment

[sundawg]

Has anyone changed axles??? I would like more clearance...a friend told me you cant do an axle "flip" as its not that type of axle...Was courious about cost...recommended or insightful info..
Thanks

[flyfisherman]

What type axle do you have ... a straight axle  with leaf sprngs or could you have the independent torsion suspension?

Maybe I should ask what brand/model popup?



Fly

[titanpat57]

Hi...if you look at this forum here there's tons of axle flips or SOA (spring over axle), new parts and pcs. add-ons, etc.,

http://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-tech/

Good Luck,  Pat

[Jim K in PA]

If you have a torflex torsion axle, you are correct that you can't "flip" it on top of the leaf springs to get the extra clearance.  However, you can add a section of box channel between the frame rail and the axle.  At least on my Viking I can, and that was the recommendation of the Viking tech I talked to about it.  

I have yet to do that, though.  I plan to install 2"x3" box spacer, then go to 15" wheels.  I should see close to 5" of increased ground clearance under the box, and close to 2" under the axle.

[fleagalbaum]

here is my post from 2 years ago, I did mine on a Jayco 1207  It took me about a day to finish it up.

http://www.arveeclub.com/showthread.php?t=62831

[sundawg]

If you have a torflex torsion axle, you are correct that you can't "flip" it on top of the leaf springs to get the extra clearance.  However, you can add a section of box channel between the frame rail and the axle.  At least on my Viking I can, and that was the recommendation of the Viking tech I talked to about it.  

I have yet to do that, though.  I plan to install 2"x3" box spacer, then go to 15" wheels.  I should see close to 5" of increased ground clearance under the box, and close to 2" under the axle.

1009.00+ for new single straight axle installed, Guess that will wait.
He didnt recommend doing the added channel....said it would be unstable. Not sure about that!

Thanks