Bigfoot 17 Torsion Axle?

[Roger M]

Did Bigfoot ever change over from leaf spring axles to a torsion bar suspension on the 17.5 single axle trailers? If so, which year was the change made?

[Donna D.]

Me again Roger If you don't get correct answers in a timely manner, you may want to post your question at the Bigfoot Owners Club International Unlike here, it costs money to join, but you do get a complimentary three month free membership....

[Roger M]

Thanks Donna, I'll check out the Bigfoot forum.

[BobB]

I haven't heard of a Bigfoot 17 with a torsion axle. Quite a few have drop axles, all leaf springs as far as I know. My 2004 has a straight axle and the 2005 a drop axle, for instance. Some of the early models with drop axles ride pretty low to the ground. The brand of the axles is Standens.

[Roger M]

Ho Bob, I believe I'll just have to buy the 17.5 and deal with it as it comes if I can find one. I saw an axle replacement by Steve C. using a drop leaf spring axle with shocks which looks very good.

Higher ground clearance and preserving the coach from jarring roads is the purpose of my question. My thoughts to just replace the existing spring loaded axle with a Torflex and a 5" lift. The TV is a 2000 Silverado 1/2 ton 4wd with a cap so it sets about 15" off of the ground.

Thanks for your response. Roger