Replacement Leaf Spring for 1987 Shoreline Boat Trailer 3000 lb

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i have slipper leaf springs 1-3/4wide x 24long.What weight spring do I need to purchase for this 3000lbs trailer, thank you

asked by: William L

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The most important thing to match when replacing trailer leaf springs is the weight capacity. Which for a trailer that weighs 3,000 lbs I'd recommend going with 3,700 lb axle springs like # SP-040275 which are 30 inches long. This means you'll need to move out your old hangers wider which we have replacements with # 115706S.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hello Ben. Anytime we see a trailers suspension go "wonky" like that it is almost always due to incorrectly sized suspension components. Since you say you replaced things recently, I suspect this is the issue. If the equalizer is pivoting…

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Answer 2

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 3

The reality is that not every manufacturer makes their suspension kits to the same standard sizes. Some use taller hangers with wider equalizers and some might use a taller equalizer with a shorter center hanger. It really just comes down to the…

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The suspension in general on your trailer looks very worn. I would replace as much as I could on it to get it back to good working order. The problem with the equalizer cocked to one side like that can happen sometimes. It usually fixes itself when a…

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It sounds like the eye of the leaf spring is coming in contact with the bottom of the trailer frame. If this is the case then your only three options to fix this would entail either replacing the equalizers, shackle straps, or leaf spring hangers.…

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Yes, this could be caused by worn out leaf springs on your trailer. Sometimes you'll see this caused by using shackles that are too long, but in this case it's probably safe to assume that this is being caused by worn out leaf springs. If you…

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Answer 7

Though we do not carry any 3-leaf springs that measure 24" from center eye to center eye we do carry something close, the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles #e59SR which measure 23-1/8" from center eye to center eye as you…

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Since your axle capacity is unknown - and since it is also rust damaged - you're probably on the right track in thinking of replacing it. We offer both axle beams by themselves and in kits that also include hubs, bearings, races etc. Please see…

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Answer 9

I can help you determine the right replacement leaf springs for your travel trailer, though the one thing you didn't mention was the length you need, so you'll have to do some measuring. It's pretty easy though, as you'll just have to…

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Answer 10

Your picture didn't make it through but it sounds like you are asking about the angle of the shackle strap on trailer leaf suspension. You want leaf spring shackles to be at a slight angle as that prevents the springs from flipping around to the…

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Answer 11

Ff the springs you are installing are 25-1/4 inches, you would need to place the hangers between 24-3/4 and 25 inches apart. The shackle should be angled as the drawing shows in the attached helpful article, which should be toward the rear of the…

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Answer 12

It does look like you have shackle straps that are to long and possibly worn out bushings. You can replace your shackles with the 2-1/4" Shackle #LC122487. You will need 8 of these for the entire trailer. I would recommend pulling a couple of…

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