Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 
 


General Hi-Lo camper discussion The perfect place to discuss your Hi-Lo camper
Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-15-2013, 02:22 PM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Sugar Land, Texas
Posts: 97
Default Need some advice

I am doing a project on the BEAST to raise the ground clearance. I found the axles I need, and want to use my old hubs and drums. That will save me about $400.00 and I can use that money in other places. The hubs and drums are in real good shape and I want to replace the bearings, seals and brakes. My question is are the bearings on a 3500 lb. axle the same from axle to axle. (I mean on different brands) This project will raise my ground clearance about 10 inches. No more worrying about dragging the frame going up a driveway or tearing off the sewer valves on rough ground. Maybe if mine works it would help some of you guys and girls to fix your trailers also. Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Bear
__________________

bearshrum is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2013, 09:26 PM   #2
sam
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Niagara Falls,NY
Posts: 4,048
Default axle question

Do an internet search for the phone # or email address of the manufacture of your axles. Get your question answered right from the source. Take and post pictures of your mod.
__________________

sam is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-15-2013, 09:29 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
69hilo2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: near Tampa, Fla
Posts: 277
Default interest

I think that several folks are going to have an interest in what your doing. Please share info and pics. Thanks

Later Tim
69hilo2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2013, 04:16 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
hilltool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,256
Default

Boy- ten inches will be a pretty sizeable increase. I raised mine 3 inches this year and that seems to put it in the range of some of the other trailers I see around. If I put larger tires on I will have a bit more. If you are not that far yet- stop and think if you really want THAT much of a lift as one of the attributes of a HI-LO is the low center of gravity when towing.

Rick
__________________
2201 TL

2010 Nissan Titan king cab SE
4x4
hilltool is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-16-2013, 04:49 PM   #5
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Sugar Land, Texas
Posts: 97
Default

Hello hilltool, Yes I've thought a lot about it. I even thought about bigger tires and even went to a friend at a local tire shop and tried that, but with the triple axles there is not enough room unless I relocate the front and rear axles. I don't want to do a lot of re-fabrication, so as a bolt on, this makes better sense. As for the change in height, it still won't be as high as the top of the cab on my F-150 4x4. I'm afraid that if I don't raise the ride height I will seriously damage the frame at some point. Thanks for your suggestion though.

Bear
bearshrum is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hi-Lo Trailers Worldwide or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:46 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
HiLoTrailerForum.com Copyright 2010
×