Leaf Spring Suspension Recommendation for 42 x 48 inch Trailer
Updated 04/12/2017 | Published 04/11/2017
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Question:
Second one Ive owned and the suspension with the slipper springs is horrible and bounces all over. Before I put this one together Id like to see whats needed to change the slipper to a shackle type with double eye springs to try and help smooth it out some. Could you suggest replacement parts needed to replace the slipper spring CNT-T3B with something better?
asked by: Greg F
Expert Reply:
Basically you would need to replace the rear hanger with a double eye style hanger, use a shackle strap and then get the appropriate leaf spring. The lightest capacity spring we have is the part # e84SR which you referenced.
For the price the best option is to just replace all of the hangers and use the kit part # APS1 which comes with everything you'd need and would work great.
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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 20-3/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 2000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 3 Leaf
- 20-3/8 Inch Long
- Painted
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