Trailer Axle flip

[Grease Nipple]

Has anyone "flipped" axles on a trailer? I have a older (circa 1978) travel trailer. it is very low to the ground. it has 2 axles with trailer brakes on one. I  have heard you  don't really "flip" the axles but weld new perches on the top of the axle? is this a difficult job? time consuming?

[Spinalguy]

i paid $400 to have it done at Calgary Spring.

[The Machinist]

I just flipped my axle and used the same spring perches on my scamper camper.  Worked good until I caught a homeless guy sleeping in there, then it was time for the scamper camper to go!

[cLAY]

You shouldn't "flip" the axle and use the same perches. The axle has an upward bend in it to compensate for how it will bend when the weight is on it(downward). If you flip it then you will have the arch the wrong way and the tops of the tires will start to lean in causing uneven wear.

The proper way is to install new perches on top of the axle and then bolt the axle under the springs.

[Grease Nipple]

You shouldn't "flip" the axle and use the same perches. The axle has an upward bend in it to compensate for how it will bend when the weight is on it(downward). If you flip it then you will have the arch the wrong way and the tops of the tires will start to lean in causing uneven wear.

The proper way is to install new perches on top of the axle and then bolt the axle under the springs.

Thanks cLAY, thats what I heard awell,

Hey Johnny! feel like welding some new perches?

Is there anyone that can fix the weld job me and JohnnyC are about to butcher?

[JackstandJohnny]

booger welds and bud light lime eh?  i don't think that lil' buzz box will do the trick................. maybe this is justification for you to buy a welder i know your neighbour would put it to good use!