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[Stephen G.]

Hello

I have a Tractor Supply trailer that we are building a teardrop on and I have a question about the leafsprings. My brother inlaw mentioned to me that people that go offroading in 4wd's often remount the leafspring bracket from the top to the bottom to get a little more ground clearence. He looked at mine and said it would be easy to do but should I?
Would you see any problem with doing this? It would help to get a few more inches up.

Thanks for your help

[madjack]

Stephen...check your axle with a straight edge...it probably has a slight upwards bow init...if so, you can't just "flip" the axle...that bow has to remain pointed upwards...you can put that axle under the springs by putting new spring seats on top of the axle and placing it under the springs.......
madjack

[Stephen G.]

Hi Madjack

Thats what I was trying to say. To put the axle under the springs.
There should be no problem with this as in causing problems. I would be pretty easy to do it.

[madjack]

Stephen...all that is required is attaching new spring pads to the top of the axle...if that is not a problem to you, then it should cause no problems...are you planning to go off-roading??? if not then why raise it??? If you are going off-roading you might want to add some angled bracing to the single tube tongue on the TSC trailer
madjack

[surveytech]

you would gain some additional clearance by putting larger wheels/tires on it as well. (assuming you have the 12" wheels)

If you did the axle and wheels it should be way up there.
Would that match up to your tow vehicle ok?

And like Jack said.......if offroading beef up the tongue.

[steve wolverton]

Thats what I was trying to say. To put the axle under the springs.

Jeep guys do that all the time for more clearance - called a "springover." Not a clever name, but it works.

Another nice thing about it is you can then use lift blocks (blocks added between spring & axle) if you want even more clearance.

[asianflava]

Another nice thing about it is you can then use lift blocks (blocks added between spring & axle) if you want even more clearance.

Or less clearance, the mini truck guys keep the axle on top of the springs then put blocks between the axle and spring to lower the ride height.