Axle mounting on springs
Submitted: Monday, Jan 12, 2009 at 19:37
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I have asked many people this question (even trailer retailers) and still can't get an educated answer. Plenty of guesses but no substance to any of the theories. So can someone please explain to me why I can't mount my trailer axle under the leaf springs in order for it to ride at a more level height behind the 4wd rather than having them mounting on top of
the springs.
Thanks
Reply By: Ozhumvee - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 08:13
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 08:13
Easily and cheaply done at
home with basic tools.
Just
check that the centre bolt in the spring is not bottoming out in the hole in the spring pad which is welded to the axle.
If it is you will have to clamp the spring pack with a large G clamp and turn the bolt over so the head is back in the hole in the pad.
Don't be tempted to grin the excess thread off the end of the centre bolt as then you will find it nigh on impossible to start
the nut if you ever have to disassemble the spring pack as even when clamped
the springs are slightly apart requiring the extra length to start
the nut.
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Reply By: Member - Matt (Perth-WA) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 12:49
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 12:49
As the other have said..of course you can do it...the only time it can become an engineering drama is when there are brakes fitted. This can alter the operation of the brakes (cable/hyd) and torque (brake) reaction of the axle.
Point to note is if you have bump stops fitted, make sure you adjust them to still contact the axle/spring at the original distance so they can do their job.
Otherwise to may find over compression and contact with wheel/axle/spring/guard etc with the trailer or wheel arch if you ever hit a large washout etc.
All the best
Matt.
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