Trailer axle

[Suppin Diesel]

Was thinking of putting on mini super singles to replace super singles on a bale trailer. To lower the floor level was considering taking the axles from under the springs and placing them on top. Seems to be plenty of clearance and draw bar can be adjusted to level the floor.
Is there a difference between under slung and over slung running gear?

 

[Speedstar]

Was thinking of putting on mini super singles to replace super singles on a bale trailer. To lower the floor level was considering taking the axles from under the springs and placing them on top. Seems to be plenty of clearance and draw bar can be adjusted to level the floor.
Is there a difference between under slung and over slung running gear?

It will not work putting the springs the other way around unless you have a clearance, as it takes a lot to go from a 22" rim to a 19" and change your springs
What axles is it on ?

 

[Suppin Diesel]

Wasn't turning the springs,just putting the axel from under the spring to untop of the springs. Quite a bit of clearance at the moment and with mini super singles the tyres "shouldn't" touch the body.

 

[startinghandle]

I could be wrong but if you place axle on top of spring the U bolts holding the axle will be carrying all the weight

 

[Blue.]

You can do it but will possibly need to buy new plates for axle mounting,some have locators some don't.

 

[thesilentone]

Overslung or Underslung Trailer Springs? – Mechanical Elements

What is the difference in Overslung or Underslung Trailer Springs? Why would you want one or the other? Advantages and disadvantages of both.

mechanicalelements.com

 

[Zebbedee]

Apart from being a fairly major difference in ride height the whole tie bar set up is different can be done but a fairly major job I,m afraid. Instead look to see is there spacers between th3 leaf spring and the axle these can often be removed and shorter u bolts fitted

 

[Andrew]

Make sure a 19" rim will fit the hub on the axle, some won't clear the brake drums.