Raising the rear of my Lehman Trike??

[grumpy]

I have a '95 GL1500 SE w/ a Lehman conversion. The rear end (bumper?) sits really low to the ground. As far as anyone can tell (I had a very experienced trike installer look at it) it was built that way. No evidence that there is/has been anything broken/damaged. Increasing pressure in the rear shocks doesn't raise it more than about 1/4". I am planning to get a trailer and am concerned that the additional weight will have things dragging the ground. So, I am thinking about fabricating some different shock mounts to weld onto the rear axle. So my question is, how important is it to keep the angle of the shocks exactly as they are now? I am sure that a large change could adversely affect ride/stability, but how close do I really have to keep it? TIA Stan

 

[cscsonny]

I think you shoud first disconnect the shocks then put a jack under the frame and see just how high you can go without the rear end interferring with anything.
More than a couple inches might be all you can get.
Why not fabricate a lift type bracket instead of changing the shock mounts.
Owners of Tri-Glides with the lift kit claim it really helps with stability and ride of their trikes.
Just a sugestion

 

[grumpy]

cscsonny--Could you expand on your comment of a lift type bracket? Not sure what you mean or what it might look like. Thanks, Stan

 

[rhino 2]

cscsonny--Could you expand on your comment of a lift type bracket? Not sure what you mean or what it might look like. Thanks, Stan

Apples to Orange's,??? But see t GLIDE STUFF. Dennis is a sponsor, That might give you some ideas... :Shrug:

 

[grumpy]

Just talked to Dennis. Nice guy, very helpful. He said his parts wouldn't work, but gave me some ideas.

 

[iaff84]

Just talked to Dennis. Nice guy, very helpful. He said his parts wouldn't work, but gave me some ideas.

I have fabricated several for this type conversion. Only his has lower shock brackets welded to axle. After talking a bit, I think he is going to test another way for his setup that will get him to where he wants to be.
Dennis Swan

 

[vw driver]

Put air shocks on it.ThumbUp