Jeff S
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OK smart folks... I got my replacement axle from Harbor Freight ($25 + $6 shipping - amazing!!) and I'm ready to install in the next day or so... But, I was thinking of flipping the axle to live on top of the leaf springs instead of below it. That'll lower the deck by probably 2.5 to 3 inches - making loading and unloading that much easier.
But, that puts the U bolts in tension and constantly stressed, instead of resting the trailer on top of the axle.
I think with decent (perhaps new) U bolts, properly tightened and locktited, and under the very low loads I pull (~400 lb bike), this should all still be OK.
Agree? Or is this a stupid risk for only a 2 to 3" gain in loading ease?
But, that puts the U bolts in tension and constantly stressed, instead of resting the trailer on top of the axle.
I think with decent (perhaps new) U bolts, properly tightened and locktited, and under the very low loads I pull (~400 lb bike), this should all still be OK.
Agree? Or is this a stupid risk for only a 2 to 3" gain in loading ease?