TrailManor Owner's Forum - View Single Post - 2618: Researching Upgrade from 3500 to 5000 lb Axle

**Bill** · 08-09-2020, 03:41 PM

My only thoughts - not particularly useful maybe -

1. It is critically important that the new axle be installed at exactly a 90-degree angle to the frame. This isn't hard to do, and a pro will take care of it without thought. If you have a shade-tree installer, be sure it happens.

2. If you have a lift kit, you can get rid of it, and buy an axle with a larger "starting angle".

Bill

08-09-2020, 03:41 PM	#2
Bill Site Team Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The mountains of Scottsdale, AZ, and the beaches of Maine Posts: 10,105	My only thoughts - not particularly useful maybe - 1. It is critically important that the new axle be installed at exactly a 90-degree angle to the frame. This isn't hard to do, and a pro will take care of it without thought. If you have a shade-tree installer, be sure it happens. 2. If you have a lift kit, you can get rid of it, and buy an axle with a larger "starting angle". Bill __________________ 2020 2720QS (aka 2720SL) 2014 Ford F-150 4WD 5.0L Bill's Tech Stuff album