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[Colorado Boy-74-FJ40]

Hey guys, New to the trailer forum. Not new to Mudd. I have a 18 foot 6K dual axle car hauler that I want to do a SOA conversion to get better deck height so I dont drag so much going in & out of driveways etc. Where do I start?. Is there a kit etc? Sorry to be a NuBee on this forum. Help appreciated.

 

[KY854RUN]

Never heard of anyone doing a SOA on a car hauler. So there are probably not any kits available. Besides, there are really only a few kits for SOAs for trucks. Also, an SOA on that weight trailer might be rather difficult. Your best bet might be to lower the spring mounts on the trailer chassis. You could do it using 1/4 to 3/8 inch wall box tubing as spacers to lower the mounts. The big plus by doing it this was is, you have more control on how much you lift the trailer. Good luck.

Kevin

 

[Grim Reaper]

Instructions for non drop axle.

Step one:
Unbolt axle over spring. (AOS
Step 2:
put axle under spring and rotate spring pads "up". SOA
Sept 3:
Bolt axle back to springs. No brakes on axle then job done. If the axle has brakes go on to step "4"

Step 4:
Remove wheel and drum.
Step 5:
Unbolt brake backing plate.
Sept 6:
Rotate backing plate 180 degrees (magnet down) and bolt on.
Step 7:
Reinstall drum and wheel.
Step 8:
Send Grimmy money.

 

[KY854RUN]

Grimmy, the check is in the mail.

 

[rusty_tlc]

I think you should check to see if the trailer axel has a set camber to it before you procceed as the Reaper outlined. Many trailer axels are curved to give the wheels camber, if that is the case with yours it dosen't complicate things to much. Just replace Step 2 with "Weld new perches on top of axle aligned with old perches, grind off old perches." This also eliminates the brake issues unless you need to extend brake lines.

 

[Grim Reaper]

I think you should check to see if the trailer axel has a set camber to it before you procceed as the Reaper outlined. Many trailer axels are curved to give the wheels camber, if that is the case with yours it dosen't complicate things to much. Just replace Step 2 with "Weld new perches on top of axle aligned with old perches, grind off old perches." This also eliminates the brake issues unless you need to extend brake lines.

Good point. Many trailers big enough to handle a vehcile will have this.

 

[Grim Reaper]

I think you should check to see if the trailer axel has a set camber to it before you procceed as the Reaper outlined. Many trailer axels are curved to give the wheels camber, if that is the case with yours it dosen't complicate things to much. Just replace Step 2 with "Weld new perches on top of axle aligned with old perches, grind off old perches." This also eliminates the brake issues unless you need to extend brake lines.

Good point. Many trailers big enough to handle a vehicle will have this. You can usual see if the axle tube is bowed by looking under it an making sure its parallel to the deck.

 

[gladly]

here's a pretty good illustrated writeup, it's for a big camper, but probably similar parts, as it is dual axle like the car hauler would be
http://www.rverscorner.com/axles1.html