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Old March 1st, 2009, 09:52 PM   #1
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I picked up this trailer for free as it was folded around the axles, After much straightening and reinforcing the frame/tongue, I am thinking of doing a spring over so my fenders will be only 4" off deck for ease of driving over. It's 18' with a 2' tail so I can make longer ramps and still load a low profile car if needed, Has anyone done this or do the masses think it will place the center of gravity to high when loaded?

 

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Old March 2nd, 2009, 12:19 AM   #2
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think it will place the center of gravity to high when loaded?
I don't think it would be any higher then a deck over type trailer.

 
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Old March 2nd, 2009, 12:30 AM   #3
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I will raise your COG but, I don't think you will be looking to pull it like your driving a sports car... I think the concern would be the balance and that wont be affected.

 
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Old March 7th, 2009, 06:48 PM   #4
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they do it on 5th wheel trailers all the time if the tow rig is tall. i see no issue with it.
most rv dealers can do it, i dont see why you shouldnt. if your that worried about how its gonna handle you might wanna add shocks and a sway bar. very few trailers have shocks, but all could use them.

go for it.

 
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Old March 7th, 2009, 06:52 PM   #5
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my buddy's dad did sprung over his double axle travel trailer, he never had a problem. not exactly the same thing, but i cant imagine it would be any worse

 
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Old March 9th, 2009, 06:32 PM   #6
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Pavementpounder did it. I believe he has a thread on here about it

 

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Old November 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM   #7
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my deckover is 32inchs from the ground and ive put 11 fot tall sheds on it and it didnt feel squirlie or top heavy at all you should be fine

 
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Old November 3rd, 2009, 12:25 AM   #8
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I have done it its fine... still lower then a deck over.

 
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Old November 3rd, 2009, 01:59 AM   #9
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God damn seriously ??
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I think this thread was posted before the link you just posted.

 
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I think this thread was posted before the link you just posted.
well then.. shame on me

 

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