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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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Will be playing with the two torsion axles on the camper to try to raise the suspension ride height by "turning" them. Anyone who wants to learn more about torsion axles is welcome to stop by. Hit me up on AIM for the address if you don't already have it. Starting at about 7p.
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update...

The 21' travel trailer has two Dexter torflex 2000# axles with electric brakes at 22.5 degree up position. Would prefer to have them at 22.5 degree down position to get more clearance. These are not the type that can be "turned".

Good thing is that they are "side mounted" so with a little welding of 2"x4" box frame steel, should be able to make a rig that will raise it up. Problem is that raising it 4" is beyond the 3" permitted for suspension lift kits on trailers. Might have to settle for 2" additional clearance, which may be enough for most things, unless someone knows where I can magically get 2"x3" box frame steel, haven't seen it in that size... Let me know if you have heard of a shop that carries this size!

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