I know that it's been a couple of years since your post about the axle lift kit but did you do it and did it work? I am planning a trip to Alaska next summer and an concerned about the 14 inch ground clearance. Great for loading the bike but may be a problem on the frost heaves going up the Alcan Highway. I have made this trip on a motorcycle a few years ago but will be taking the wife this time. So the toy hauler trip. Let me know how that worked out for you. Thanks.