suspension lift block help

jc12

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Hey guys, i have a small utility trailer which will be carrying very light loads, maybe 1-200 pounds in. It has what i believe would be a 1000# axle. The axle and leaf springs are 1.75" and the rims are 4 bolt. I am going to step up to some slightly larger wheels (current rims measure 9" across) and i want to lift the deck about 6-8 inches higher (hence the lift blocks and larger tires). It won't be put through any serious trails (just gravel roads) and it already has the flipped axle done. I am trying to do it on a budget and i have come across two online retailers after days of searching. One is local (canada) but will cost over $150 for the u bolts and blocks, another is in the states and is half the cost but meant for an older chevy (which i guess had 1.75" springs). I don't know how accurate the photos are but the pins look to be different sizes.. if the block is meant for a 1.75" axle would the pin size always be the same? I'd just hate to order it to find out the mounting pin is too small/big.. Any info will be appreciated!

links to each product

http://www.performanceonline.com/19...ck-3-Lowering-Block-Kit-Aftermarket-Rear-End/

http://www.trailerblocks.com/collections/liftloweringblocks/products/2000lb-axle-kits
 

jc12

New member
Why not simply swap out the leaf springs with taller springs?

i was looking at that idea but i have limited access to leaf springs and i cant figure out how much lift i will achieve if ordering online. Any advice on what to look for? I have a slipper spring and the trailer is from the 80's.. hopefully they still use the same leaf spring dimensions haha
 

IKE2013

Observer
Can you flip the axle, if it is resting on the spring, pull it and put it under the springs. I did this on a 5x7 utility and ran 31-10.50 tires.
 

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