Can New Spring Seats Be Welded Onto The Top Of An Trailer Axle Beam
Question:
I have a 2017 Jayco HT 27.5 RLTS. I need to replace the axelLippert V000314462. I see the 345GR would be a good match, moving the spring seats as noted in your other QandAs. My current springs, however, are mounted to the top of the axel. Can we weld the new spring sets to the top side of the tube?
asked by: David A
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, you'd just need to reach out to a qualified welder and have them weld on spring seats like part # TRSS300 to the top side of the Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles # e45GR. It's super common to do for people who have an underslung setup and want to raise the height of the trailer.
When you remove the old axle you'll also want to replace the u-bolts with ones like part # CE23003 since they get stretched when torqued down and shouldn't be reused.
Products Referenced in This Question
CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles - 7" Long U-Bolts - Zinc
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- U-Bolt Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Snowmobile Trailer
- 5200 lbs - 7000 lbs
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- 1/2 Inch Diameter
- 7 Inch Long
- CE Smith
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Spring Seat for Typical 5,200-lb to 7,200-lb, Round Trailer Axles with 3" Diameter
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Spring Seats
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
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Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 86-1/2" Long - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 71-1/2 Inch Long
- 86-1/2 Inch Long
- No Drop or Lift
- etrailer
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