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Post by wazkaren on Aug 18, 2021 10:39:25 GMT -5
My 160rbt has very little ground clearance. I ran over a tree stump yesterday and broke the sewer hookup pipe. I talked with the dealer today and he mentioned an over-under kit to raise it up. He said it wasn't an axle flip but similar. He said he needed to take a look at my trailer to see if it can be done.
I'm dropping off my trailer Monday but I'm curious, has anyone had an over-under kit installed?
Thanks,
Greg
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Post by esox07 on Aug 18, 2021 11:00:56 GMT -5
I have not, but I would really like some more ground clearance on my Sportsmen Classic 19BH.
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Post by wazkaren on Aug 18, 2021 11:03:51 GMT -5
I have not, but I would really like some more ground clearance on my Sportsmen Classic 19BH. I'll let you know what the dealer says. |
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Post by esox07 on Aug 18, 2021 11:06:16 GMT -5
OK, thanks. I would appreciate that.
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Post by wazkaren on Aug 28, 2021 8:40:36 GMT -5
Dealers estimate to do the over/under kit is $375. Seems a bit high to me but I'm going to have him do it. The low ground clearance is getting a bit old. Should be done next week.
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Post by esox07 on Aug 28, 2021 8:41:50 GMT -5
Will you have before and after pictures. Please post back and provide your thoughts when you get it back.
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Post by wazkaren on Sept 9, 2021 14:33:30 GMT -5
Before and after:  |
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Post by esox07 on Sept 9, 2021 15:48:48 GMT -5
That is great. Can I ask how much that cost to have done? Also, how does it ride at highway speeds?
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Post by wazkaren on Sept 9, 2021 17:30:26 GMT -5
It was $375. Not sure I can feel any difference in towing. I have a new tow vehicle too. At first I thought it felt like the trailer was being blown around more. But then I noticed it was a bit breezy. So hard to tell so far in the 45 minute ride home.
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Post by esox07 on Sept 9, 2021 18:40:42 GMT -5
Please post back with your thoughts after bit more towing and let us know your thoughts again. I appreciate you updating.
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Post by 660catman on Sept 9, 2021 19:20:38 GMT -5
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Post by clare on May 9, 2022 16:54:10 GMT -5
I took my 160 rbt into a trailer guy and he flipped the axel meaning now support springs are lower and axel higher. He ordered a new axel. Works great - rides level and higher…
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Post by esox07 on May 9, 2022 17:21:59 GMT -5
So basically, we are putting the springs on top of the axle instead of under it?
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Post by 660catman on May 9, 2022 18:46:57 GMT -5
So basically, we are putting the springs on top of the axle instead of under it? Yes, but the axle cannot just be flipped as it has an upwards curve to it. Spring perches would be welded on the axle opposite of the original ones. Original ones can be left on as they don’t interfere with the U bolts. At least they didn’t on my Dexter drop axle. |
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Post by esox07 on May 9, 2022 19:01:52 GMT -5
I have a MIG welder and could weld the "perchs" onto the top of the axle. Do they make the perches that I could just order them or do they have to be custom made. If they are available for purchase, do you have a source? Will the leaf springs stay together when I take off the U bolts or is that an issue? And I assume the Perch is not welded or fastened to the leaf springs in any other way other than the U Bolts? Here is my current setup.  |
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Post by 660catman on May 9, 2022 19:22:14 GMT -5
I bought the perches where I purchased the trailer. Any trailer supply place will have them. You need to know axle capacity and if you don’t, just measure tube diameter. Springs stay together and perch is separate. Clamp perch in place and weld away.
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Post by esox07 on May 9, 2022 19:24:24 GMT -5
thanks 660catman
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