Leaf Springs next

[Patricia O'Brien]

Hi folks....I'm looking into to replacing the leaf springs on my '56 Terry.  The previous owners thought it was too difficult to change a tire because the camper is low, so they had the leaf springs put on top of the axle.  Now the camper is about 2.5 feet off the ground.  I'd like to switch and lower the camper, but not sure if current situation is a good one or not to keep?  I just brought my camper home from sellers and didn't quite master backing it up into the storage spot perfect, but for a woman, I didn't do too bad.  Coming to you from sunny Spokane.  

[Lakota Wolf]

Remember if you lower the unit, your plumbing and holding tanks are lower also. In my travels, I have pulled out of a fuel stop and have scraped the rear end on the driveway dip. So imagine what the possiblities are when you lower it and on average how many DIPS have you encountered on every day driving. Iv'e had friends have me lower their trailers only to come back and want *roller wheels mounted on rear bumper. Rule of thumb and safe advice, Your trailer should be the same height or just under the lower height of the tow vehicle. That way your tow vehicle isnt rear nosed dived down and trailer jacked in front.

[Ron Buckner]

Some things to look for.
1st. Check your brake drums for the brand name "Hadco". If you have them, the axle(s)/brakes/springs should be completely replaced. Period. They're WW2 stuff and although they're well built, they're only rated for 35 mph and totally obsolete. The good news is your spring spacing s 26" on center and Dexter stuff will fit easy