PapaPerk

Need to setup my new flatbed trailer. How high should the front vs. the rear be? I have heard 2" empty. Or maybe that was 1/4". Anyway I need to know so I can adjust my hitch. Any advice for me? Thank you

bulabula

I'd say it should be level when loaded.

Not sure what you've got, but trailers with torsion axles have to be level.

PapaPerk

Yes it has torsion axles. Why do they have to be level???

darkvader

spring suspension has(usualy) a equlizer link between the springs that keeps load spread on both axels in nose high/low conditions. torsion loads axels individualy, as nose raises the front axel sees less and the rear sees more weight as the torsion load seen by torsion bar changes from level. gosh, how does one explain this quickly. I will get more coffee and try again.
Clark

bulabula

If the trailer isn't level, the torsion axles are not loaded evenly, creating a situation where some could be overloaded.

Many new trailers with torsions have a little warning placard stuck onto the trailer.

Haulin_in_Dixie

Wonder how I know this If the nose is high on three axle torsen axles, the front axle will lock the brakes on a hard stop. The same for the rear if the nose is low. One lockup and you generally lose the tire.

Patrick Campbell

Does it not matter with slippers springs?

Haulin_in_Dixie

Spring suspension has rockers that equalize the hight, the torson do not. On a spring suspension, as long as it is within range of the equalizers, you are ok.