Posted 2024-09-22 8:20 AM (#185809) Subject: Axle blocks for torsion axles???
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We have a 2015 Hoosier 4H with torsion axles. We drive to a lot of campgrounds in NC and TN with sketchy turns and steep grades, our trailer has come much too close to the truck bed on more than one occasion and we would like to add blocks and raise it a few inches. Has anyone added blocks to torsion axles? *Calling our local trailer repair place too, just looking for input good and bad from those with experience.
Posted 2024-10-10 2:23 PM (#185817 - in reply to #185809) Subject: RE: Axle blocks for torsion axles???
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Posts: 2958 Location: North Carolina
I blocked my Sundowner trailer axles many years ago. Blocking the axles is simple IF the axles are bolted to the frame. Longer high grade bolts make it simple. If the axles are welded on, then they have to be cut off and rewelded with blocks.
Another solution is replacing the axles with the arm positioned below the axle center.
Posted 2025-01-02 11:08 AM (#185854 - in reply to #185809) Subject: RE: Axle blocks for torsion axles???
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Would folks who have done an axle block do it if the trailer was a 1995 model (30 years old) or opt for new axles with more aggressive torsion angle to raise the trailer instead?
I guess option C is new axles at same angle AND block to raise...
Posted 2025-01-22 2:07 AM (#185861 - in reply to #185854) Subject: RE: Axle blocks for torsion axles???
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Posts: 2958 Location: North Carolina
2Rocky - 2025-01-02 12:08 PM
Would folks who have done an axle block do it if the trailer was a 1995 model (30 years old) or opt for new axles with more aggressive torsion angle to raise the trailer instead?
I guess option C is new axles at same angle AND block to raise...
As you're getting new axles, the block isn't needed.
Axle blocks for torsion axles???
