Alternative to Leaf Spring Spacers to Lift Trailer

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Im looking for spacer blocks 2 1/2 inch or 3inch high by 1 3/4 inch wide

asked by: Dwight

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Although we do not have spacer blocks of that dimension we have an option for you that will allow you to lift your trailer with what is called an over/under conversion kit.

This moves your trailer's leaf springs to the top of your axle and lifts your trailer approximately the same amount as your axle's diameter plus the height of the leaf spring pack (please keep in mind this conversion kit is for use with double-eye springs only). The accompanying photo a customer sent in shows the end result of using this kit.

If you had a 2-3/8" round axle you would need Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 or if you had a 3" round axle you would need Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00.

I've added links to video reviews of both kits for you to check out.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Rod

3/9/2020

I have a pull trailer that is riding to low for me Id like to lift it 3 or 4. The U bolts are 6long and about 3 3/4 apart. The spring shackle is 2W on what looks like a 2750 lb axle that looks like its 3 in dia. What do you have in the way of lift blocks with U bolts? Thanks

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Chris R.

3/10/2020

We don't have any standard lift blocks for leaf spring suspension setups, but if your axle has a 3" diameter you could use the Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00. Assuming your leaf springs are currently beneath the axle, this would lift up the trailer by the combined height of the axle and leaf spring stack.

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Accessories-and-Parts/Dexter-Axle/K71-385-00.html

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Chris R.

3/10/2020

Mine are on top of the axle.

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Chris R.

3/11/2020

If the springs are already on top of the axle the best way to lift the trailer up would be to cut off your existing hangers and weld on longer ones in their place. I linked our selection of hangers below that you can look through.

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dept-pg-Trailer_Suspension_Parts-sf-Hangers.aspx

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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