Upgrading 15” to 16” wheels in TT

[AH64ID]

Correct Track with raise the trailer 2". It is bolt on.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Su...MI3tSDucyB5wIVENtkCh3qywyWEAQYASABEgJQdfD_BwE

If those pictures show the shackles how the kits mounts them, then NOPE!

I have a hard enough time with anything that has the Lippert name on it, and bolt on suspension lift like that is going to top the list.

There are several options for lifting a trailer that are easy and not bolted on.

I'm likely going to lift my 5er a little with new springs this spring. I'm going for about 1".

 

[SnoKing]

Lots for trailer now come OEM with Correct Track including out 2017 Bighorn 3575el. It seems to be an OK system. SnoKing

 

[AH64ID]

Lots for trailer now come OEM with Correct Track including out 2017 Bighorn 3575el. It seems to be an OK system. SnoKing

Is the OE correct track bolt on like the add-on kit? Do your shackles live at that odd angle? I really hope not.

Lippert does seem to work ok for most, especially if the trailers don't leave the pavement. We leave the pavement often and for many miles at a time.

 

[SnoKing]

Is the OE correct track bolt on like the add-on kit? Do your shackles live at that odd angle? I really hope not.

Lippert does seem to work ok for most, especially if the trailers don't leave the pavement. We leave the pavement often and for many miles at a time.

Yes it is bolt on just like the link I provided. Our Bighorn like many others have racked up lots of miles without issues.

https://www.trailerlife.com/uncategorized/rieco-titan-correct-track-2/

 

[HookMeUp]

Yes it is bolt on just like the link I provided. Our Bighorn like many others have racked up lots of miles without issues.

https://www.trailerlife.com/uncategorized/rieco-titan-correct-track-2/

I've had them on our rig for 3 years without issue. I also use the MORryde X-factor cross member for extra stability.

http://www.morryde.com/products/108-performance-crossmembers-by-morryde

 

[AEdelheit]

\Do your shackles live at that odd angle? I really hope not.

I think you are looking at the pictures with the axles off the ground, the shackle angle looks normal in the picture where the tires are on the ground and weight on suspension.

 

[AH64ID]

I think you are looking at the pictures with the axles off the ground, the shackle angle looks normal in the picture where the tires are on the ground and weight on suspension.

I would hope so. SnoKing could confirm, but so far he ignored that question.

Looking at the photos more there are numerous different angles... not great marketing.

 

[mpaulson]

I upgrade to 16" wheels and Michelin XPS rib tires, highly recommend it and did gain a little height even through I would have preferred not too but the trailer feels much more stable. My axles were far enough apart that I can still use a wheel lock that goes between the 2 wheels and locks them together.

I searched online and found Walmart had the lowest price, took the quote to Discount tire and they matched is so I have warranty that can be used anywhere should there be an issue.

This is what I did on my last trailer and I had my sister do this on her current trailer. The XPS rib tires are awesome tires. I had over 80K on my last trailer when I sold it and had well over 3/8" tread dept left. I never had a flat ever either and I do ALLOT of gravel back country roads.
You can pick from several 16" tires on the xps rib, one will basically be the stock 15" diameter with minimal increase in diameter, the other will give you a few inches of lift (if you have the clearance for them). I made a mistake in ordering the tires for my sisters and she got basically a 2" lift out of the tire swap from 15"er's to the 16" tires.
I DO use proper inflations based on the inflation chart as well.
LT225/75R 16" (29.4" dia, 2680LBS)
LT235/85R 16" (32" dia, 3052LBS) these are what I ended up with on my sisters trailer.
LT245/75R 16" (30.6 dia, 3042lbs) these are what I used and my buddy used.

 

[SnoKing]

I would hope so. SnoKing could confirm, but so far he ignored that question.

Why would the shackles be at weird angles. Everything just moves straight down 2" and Trailer goes up that amount.

 

[kthaxton]

I think there is some confusion between the factory provided Correct Track and the one in the kit that includes the 2" lift. The Correct Track that comes installed on trailers from the factory (at least that I have seen) have the alignment adjustment feature, but not the bolt-on lift kit.

 

[AH64ID]

Why would the shackles be at weird angles. Everything just moves straight down 2" and Trailer goes up that amount.

Because the photos in the link you provided show improper shackle angles. That's why I asked if yours were the same.

I think there is some confusion between the factory provided Correct Track and the one in the kit that includes the 2" lift. The Correct Track that comes installed on trailers from the factory (at least that I have seen) have the alignment adjustment feature, but not the bolt-on lift kit.

I would have thought that, but @SnoKing said his was the same as the aftermarket one.

 

[SnoKing]

I think there is some confusion between the factory provided Correct Track and the one in the kit that includes the 2" lift. The Correct Track that comes installed on trailers from the factory (at least that I have seen) have the alignment adjustment feature, but not the bolt-on lift kit.

You are correct, the factory correct track is not bolt on, however I am not sure the mount on the frame is the same length.

 

[BarryG]

Not trying to be a DA and perhaps i am misunderstanding but what good would a correct trac bolt on be if it doesn't have the feature to correct the axle alignment. I looked at them at one time and the literature etc sure says it can adjust the alignment pictures show the hex cams as well

 

[SnoKing]

Not trying to be a DA and perhaps i am misunderstanding but what good would a correct trac bolt on be if it doesn't have the feature to correct the axle alignment. I looked at them at one time and the literature etc sure says it can adjust the alignment pictures show the hex cams as well

Correct Track does provide for axle adjustments. OEM and/or bolt on.

 

[BarryG]

Yeah, that's what I thought I must have misunderstood kthaxton's post