Minivan axle flip

[mudraider]

So picked up a super cheap trailer with what looks like a minivan axle in it. The axle is "reverse portal axles". Closest description I can come up with. The cross pipe is low. Can those be flipped? Like the top one in the picture.

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[vintageracer]

If by "Flipped" you mean mount the leaf springs on top of the axle. I don't see why not. this is done all the time with axles. No usually done with "Dropped" axles however it can be done.

If you are talking about a 180 degree rotation of the axle I would say NO as the axle was not designed for operation in that position and the bend in the axle tube is there for a reason. Rotating the axle 180 degrees will also cause alignment issues.

 

[jwiereng]

They’re sometime built with a camber. Flipping may mess up alignment.

Axle are not a significant portion of the overall build expenses.

Consider purchasing a new one even custom built to your specs. You can specify width, spring perch location, even bolt pattern to match you tow vehicle.