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I just got my first fifth wheel and while hooked up to my truck it sits high in the front ive heard of "flipping the axles" what is this? would it help my problem? Where can i get it done at? Truck is a 08 6.4l trailer is a older prowler 26 ft long.
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2008 F-350 white king ranch H&S tuning Flo Pro exhaust.
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Black 6.0 king ranch superchip 4 exhaust, was stolen.
It is kind of strange it's called axle flipping. They're not actually flipped, but what happens is the axles are removed and spring pads are welded to the top side of the axle and then reinstalled to the underside of the spring pack (as opposed to the top side...like yours). The trailer will sit around four inches higher. A lot of the newer model trailers are now made with axles under the springs due to the newer trucks being taller than the old ones.
o) = "non-flipped"
)o = "flipped"
Have a look in "my photos" and you'll see how I adjusted to pin box to lower the front of my fifth wheel. Some are adjustable while others are welded solid. I really didn't want to flip my axles, as it would raise the trailer more than I wanted. It doesn't sit quite level but I'm happy with it. I even thought of adding a two inch tube, between the frame and the shackle mounts, like my neighbor 's trailer.
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2005 F-350 CC, LB, 4x4, Dually, 6.0 Powerstroke, Torqueshift, 4:10 Gears. Gooseneck and rear pull hitches. "Truck Covers USA" roll up aluminum tonneau cover. Putco Boss Running Boards. Aluminum finned diff covers. Bilstein HD shocks. ProComp steering stabilizer. XRF ball joints. NC Hornet CCV mod. RCD egr delete kit. AirDog fuel system. Strictly Diesel's regulated fuel and coolant return lines kits. Amsoil oil bypass (by NUC Motorsports) and homebuilt coolant bypass kits. CFM intake elbow. ARP head studs with factory gaskets and all upgrades. MBRP 304SS "Cool Dual" exhaust system. SCT Livewire tuner with pyrometer. Autometer 'A' pillar gauges (Boost/Trans temp/Pyrometer/Fuel Pressure). 850 CCA Motorcraft Batteries. Using Rotella T-6 synthetic oil. Upgraded degas tank and cap. Hayes deep aluminum trans pan. GoGo Diesel modified direct clutch solenoid. Retro Solutions HID head and fog lights. High idle mod. Jimmi-Jammers. Many other custom features.
The axles on my fiver are flipped. Certainly helps to level the trailer out and also give me more ground clearance under the tanks and valves for when we are looking for that perfect spot off of the beaten path.
Me too, I flipped mine years ago before I ever used it. Not too bad of a job, drop one end of the springs, unbolt and slid each axle ass'y out, weld on new spring perches on top of each axle and reinstall. I left the old perches on in case I wanted it back to original height come resale time.
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Have a look in "my photos" and you'll see how I adjusted to pin box to lower the front of my fifth wheel. Some are adjustable while others are welded solid.
Mine's a gooseneck conversion that's adjustable but I can't lower it because my top bed edge to trailer subframe clearance is already only about 4" and my horse trailer is just as bad.
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Heavy truck and diesel mechanic (thankfully retired after 30+ yrs)
'91 F-250 SC 4X4, 5spd. ATS Turbo, 3:55 diff.
I have the opposite problem,
my dealer installed my 5th wheel hitch too low so my trailer puts too much tongue weight on the rear axles...
I'm over the gawr for the rear !
tried to move all my 'stuff' to the rear of the 5er, but hard to find 700 lbs to move...
any ideas ?
going to look at firestone bags tmo to lift the rear end a bit and hopefully spread some of the weight out...
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2012 f250 6.7 CC SB 4x4 20's, MBRP filter back exhaust, Tonno-Pro bedcover. Pullrite Superglide 18k hitch, Airlift Airbags, For Sale - Roadmaster Active Suspension and ProPride 3P Hitch used 3 times
2012 MVP Destiny 355RE 5th wheel
JohnboyII, Your trailer does look a bit big for your truck. Being a shortbox, is your pin further back from the center of the axle than a long box would be? If it is further back, there would be more leverage created thus "lowering" the trucks rear. The trailer does look level in the pic, so if you raise the rear of truck with air bags or springs, that will change and it will handle totally different. It is a beautiful looking trailer I have to say.
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2005 F-350 CC, LB, 4x4, Dually, 6.0 Powerstroke, Torqueshift, 4:10 Gears. Gooseneck and rear pull hitches. "Truck Covers USA" roll up aluminum tonneau cover. Putco Boss Running Boards. Aluminum finned diff covers. Bilstein HD shocks. ProComp steering stabilizer. XRF ball joints. NC Hornet CCV mod. RCD egr delete kit. AirDog fuel system. Strictly Diesel's regulated fuel and coolant return lines kits. Amsoil oil bypass (by NUC Motorsports) and homebuilt coolant bypass kits. CFM intake elbow. ARP head studs with factory gaskets and all upgrades. MBRP 304SS "Cool Dual" exhaust system. SCT Livewire tuner with pyrometer. Autometer 'A' pillar gauges (Boost/Trans temp/Pyrometer/Fuel Pressure). 850 CCA Motorcraft Batteries. Using Rotella T-6 synthetic oil. Upgraded degas tank and cap. Hayes deep aluminum trans pan. GoGo Diesel modified direct clutch solenoid. Retro Solutions HID head and fog lights. High idle mod. Jimmi-Jammers. Many other custom features.
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