I got a quote to replace my 3,500lb drop axles with 5,000lb staight axles for $500 per axle plus labor. For $1,240 I can basically have the increased ground clearance ( and axle clearance for poor forest roads) and a more robust platform with a 10,000lb GVW instead of 7,000lb. The trailer fully loaded for action with cruiser on board and 66 gallons of fresh water is apprx. 6,000 to 6,300 lbs. and less with the dirtbike instead of cruiser.
Do you think it is worth the price to upgrade to have the weight margin as well as better axle clearance?
Thoughts? I plan to get the heaviest ply tires I can fit under there in any case when time to replace. Probably can get a few hundred $ for the old axles with brakes on Craigslist?
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