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n2stitch
Reg. Jul 2010
Posted 2015-03-21 9:53 AM (#162934)
Subject: HALP Clearance questions


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Clearance to bed rails to bottom of gooseneck: 4.5 inches(Clearance to A-frame in the middle will be less on a turn)Bottom front of trailer is 6-1/2" higher than the bottom rear of the trailer when parked level, unloaded.I use the two rear stalls so the front of the trailer will not be significantly loaded compared to the rear.I haul on rough forest roads and don't feel like I will have enough clearance - which means I'm never going to risk hauling the trailer the way it sits now.I know I can try bigger tires (rim, hubs, etc as well).I can block the axles.I could put in a flat bed which reduces the truck utility for what I need it to do.I could sell the truck and trailer and just have pasture ornaments. (Cheapest and the one I am leaning towards the most.)Any other ideas? Any votes on the first 3 as far as most economical and least harmful?I am hating myself for buying this truck so much right now.
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TS351
Reg. Apr 2014
Posted 2015-03-21 11:01 AM (#162935 - in reply to #162934)
Subject: RE: HALP Clearance questions


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Not sure what is best option for you, but 6 1/2 inches higher in front will put more weight on rear tires and axle. Our last trailer was higher in front and kept blowing rear tires. Ordered our new one with zero degree axles so it was higher, it rides level. But the way they are going with trucks if we get new one it will be higher. Don't understand why they keep making them higher, Don't they know people still want to be able to use them for pulling goosenecks and 5th wheels.As it is now I need a ladder to get in the back of mine. Just makes no sense to me.
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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2015-03-21 9:17 PM (#162938 - in reply to #162934)
Subject: RE: HALP Clearance questions


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Do you have a ramp? If so .. Investigate Blocking the trailer axles. I don't have a ramp so the horses have a significant step backing out. Going in, they just jump up.
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2015-03-21 9:54 PM (#162939 - in reply to #162934)
Subject: RE: HALP Clearance questions


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You could LOWER your pickup truck with a suspension kit
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n2stitch
Reg. Jul 2010
Posted 2015-03-21 9:56 PM (#162940 - in reply to #162934)
Subject: RE: HALP Clearance questions


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No ramp. Seriously thinking selling both is my best option. :(
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