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<blockquote data-quote="dcara" data-source="post: 274660" data-attributes="member: 473"><p>I am looking at a 15 yr old dual axle (w/ brakes but not connected) GN stock trailer. New paint and floor for $1000 and no serious rust problems on the underneath. Only problem is that my F250 4x4 sits a little high and causes a good bit of slope on the trailer. This slope causes the trailer's rear end to be maybe 3 inches off the ground and the the storage area to barely clear the sides of my truck box. If I go through much of a dip the rear of the trailer drags and if I turn on unlevel ground the trailer storage area can hit the sides of my box. Local mechanic said maybe he could flip the trailer springs or put them on top of the axles to get more clearance. He hasn't seen it yet but said it would likely cost $300-$500. Alternately, I could change the 4 inch blocks on my truck to 2 inch blocks for about $160 but lowering the truck 2 inches only buys me about another 3inch clearance at the rear of the trailer. I have a few questions I'd like to get ya'lls comments on. </p><p></p><p>1)What is maximum height the trailer should be for a low risk loading cattle. I was thinking maybe no more than 18 inches but not really sure.</p><p>2)Has anyone else ever jacked a trailer up by repositioning the springs or other means? What works best.</p><p>3)General thoughts and comments appreciated</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dcara, post: 274660, member: 473"] I am looking at a 15 yr old dual axle (w/ brakes but not connected) GN stock trailer. New paint and floor for $1000 and no serious rust problems on the underneath. Only problem is that my F250 4x4 sits a little high and causes a good bit of slope on the trailer. This slope causes the trailer's rear end to be maybe 3 inches off the ground and the the storage area to barely clear the sides of my truck box. If I go through much of a dip the rear of the trailer drags and if I turn on unlevel ground the trailer storage area can hit the sides of my box. Local mechanic said maybe he could flip the trailer springs or put them on top of the axles to get more clearance. He hasn't seen it yet but said it would likely cost $300-$500. Alternately, I could change the 4 inch blocks on my truck to 2 inch blocks for about $160 but lowering the truck 2 inches only buys me about another 3inch clearance at the rear of the trailer. I have a few questions I'd like to get ya'lls comments on. 1)What is maximum height the trailer should be for a low risk loading cattle. I was thinking maybe no more than 18 inches but not really sure. 2)Has anyone else ever jacked a trailer up by repositioning the springs or other means? What works best. 3)General thoughts and comments appreciated [/QUOTE]
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