Picked up the trailer from the welder today. He welded the axles on. I wanted brackets to bolt to, but this is what they did. Not a problem really and much stronger I guess for whatever thats worth.
These have 45 degree down sloping axle arms vs the stock 0 degree. All the lift is from that plus about 1.5 inches where the axle mount is taller.
Two 3,500 lb axles - $310 on ebay, which I picked up in person in MI. $350 to the welder.
Original trailer height. Sorry is dark, look at the hubs compared to the side. Almost no ground clearance, miserably minimal ground clearance.
With lift. Should clear a lot more obstacles on the dirt roads and driveways now. Much easier to work on under, and the BIGGIE, you can change tires!
I think when I put the weight distribution bars on the truck will sit up more and I can drop the hitch one notch then the roofs will be more level to each other.
Almost level with the truck. Good for mpg's,
Another view.
The axles are about 1 inch more narrow, so ½ per side, more than enough wiggle room under fenders for this, and gives an extra bit for changing tires if that is even needed now.
Now on to more renno. Body work, solar, more batteries, blinds and personal touches.
Will get under-side pics of the weld when sun comes out.
