Torsion axle trailer lift? Opinions?

[ZRrrr]

Looks like I can get about another 1 to 1 1/2" lift which would be handy. Need some expert opinions based on the pictures. Can I go with 1" of plate steel or box steel between the frame support and the axle support top? Any welding needed? To me it looks like I can just insert the 1" of material and use longer bolts.

Expert opinions appreciated.

 

[magnet]

you should have no problem just putting a block in there. i would use 3/16+ wall and close in the ends though personnelly to help keep it from colapsing when you tighten it. might be overkill a bit but at least no worries of failure.

 

[High Velocity]

you should have no problem just putting a block in there. i would use 3/16+ wall and close in the ends though personnelly to help keep it from colapsing when you tighten it. might be overkill a bit but at least no worries of failure.

X2 on what magnet said. If you have a good drill press, you could use 1" X 2" flat bar, then you're definitely not going to crush it - EVER :d

 

[magnet]

if you can make a template and email/get it to me some way i could drill you 2 pieces of 1" thick material for each side. big self feeding drill press so easy peasy. mark 1 tack em together and drill 2 at a time.

 

[Iron Horse Racing]

We have done six different trailers in the last 5 years, we use heavy wall 2" square or 2" x 3" tubing, I like to run the tubing at least three feet farther then the front and rear spring shackel....the tubing is welded in place and longer bolts used....

If I remember I'll take some pictures of one of them tonight....

 

[Bnorth]

I would think if you're going to use tube then you would want to sleeve it for the bolts...

 

[ZRrrr]

Magnet, thanks for the generous offer. I'll take some measurements and get back to you.

Thanks for the opinions. Looks like I should be be able to pull this off fairly easily....famous last words.