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    Posted: 11 Feb 2019 at 10:22pm
Originally posted by GlueGuy

Originally posted by offgrid

BTW, I may be making an incorrect statement when I say my trailer doesn't have the axle riser kit. I bought it used this spring so that was just an assumption on my part based on it not being a west coast trailer.  I just pulled a wheel to repack bearings and there is a 3-1/2 inch spacer bolted between the axle and the frame. Is that the riser kit?
Sounds like it could be. You might measure the distance between the frame and the ground to check the height. Our HRE does not use risers, but instead they "clocked" the torsion axle to increase the height.

Please explain the process and term of "clocked the torsion axle" ?

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GlueGuy is referring to the starting angle of the spindle arm as it exits the ends of the torsion axle. If it exits at a more downward angle the ride height of the trailer is raised and vice versa. The starting angle is set at the factory and the axle manufacturers have several angles available.
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I put E tires on mine.  At 80lbs air pressure, there is no noticeable sidewall squishing in the outside mirror. Can tell no difference in ride quality.  At least it makes me feel better.
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Originally posted by offgrid

GlueGuy is referring to the starting angle of the spindle arm as it exits the ends of the torsion axle. If it exits at a more downward angle the ride height of the trailer is raised and vice versa. The starting angle is set at the factory and the axle manufacturers have several angles available.

Ok thank,so your saying it is not something I can change. My only option is to get the risers if I wanted a little more height.   I was surprised when  I was almost scraping just backing into my driveway.   I'm looking into getting some 15 inch tires as well. 

I did order the quick release for the rear stabilizers and will put them on if it ever stops raining.  
they are heavy and well made.  Kinda price for what it is though. 
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That's correct, you can't change the starting angle.

I went to 15 inch tires and wheels, got these. They fit fine in the wheel wells with the risers. So far I'm pretty happy with them but I don't have many miles on them yet. 2500lb rating on both the tires and wheels. You need the 5 x 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern. 
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Saw that etrailer.com is now selling Goodyer Endurance tires. Got an ad today.
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Offgrid I got the same tires and trims for my 179. I have been very happy with them after about 10,000mi.
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Good to know Wepod. A big selling point to me besides the load capacity was the pre-mounting. In my area that saved $100. 
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