Adjusting trailer torsion bar

[3okes]

Hi all, my trailer rollers rub my driveway when pulling out or backing in and I'm afraid it's going to damage the driveway soon. So, I was thinking why can't I take the axle hub off the torsion bar and re-clock it so the trailer sits higher. Its new so it should come right apart. Thoughts??

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[wdr]

Easy 2 wrench job. Just make sure to pre-index the arms on the splined axles. I used a cold chisel to smack a mark into both the axle and arm. I pulled mine to replace a bent axle and greased the shafts for future maintenance if needed. You may have to use a “wedging device” to get the arm off, but it didn’t take much.

Edited April 28 by wdr
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[604wakesurf]

Had the same issue. I opted not to raise the torsion bars as I needed to store the boat in the garage over the winter.

Made these up. Total bolt on and they have worked great.

[PNWoke]

Yes you can reindex the torsion bars to get a little extra height.  It’s not hard at all.  I had to replace 1 a few years back and it took me longer to reprime the brakes than to replace the whole assembly.  2 wrenches, a dead blow hammer and some penetrating oil was all it took.  That said it might be even easier to go with the solution above or bring your trailer to a welding shop to have those bigger rollers welded on.

[3okes]

Thanks for the reply's, think I'm going to it that way. Cheers!

[3okes]

On 4/28/2024 at 2:29 PM, 604wakesurf said:

Had the same issue. I opted not to raise the torsion bars as I needed to store the boat in the garage over the winter.

Made these up. Total bolt on and they have worked great.

Did you actually make those or buy them?

[604wakesurf]

4 hours ago, 3okes said:

Did you actually make those or buy them?

Made them up. Bought the wheels from amazon. Ultra-Fab Products (48-979015) Rigid Skid Wheel