Does Changing From A 4 Leaf To A 6 Leaf Spring Add To Ride Height?

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Changing from a 4 leaf spring to a 6 leaf spring give me more ride height?

asked by: Edmund P

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Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of height to the trailer.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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One of the biggest differences between the 6-leaf 5,000 lb trailer axle leaf spring part #UG34FR and the 4-leaf part #e44SR is the length. The 6-leaf setup is 30 inches long and the 4-leaf setup is 25-1/4 inches long. In general though the number of…

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Yes, you can replace your 4 Leaf Springs with 5 Leaf Springs like part #e34SR as long as you replace all of the springs at the same time. There really isn't any advantage if you want to go with 5 leaf springs over 4 leaf springs. Typically, you…

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Answer 3

Hey George, sorry to hear about your previous experience with your leaf spring setup. I've been stranded on the side of the road because of a trailer malfunction as well and it definitely isn't a pleasant experience so I understand where…

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The number of leaves on a leaf spring does not dictate strength or capacity, so as you said, a 3000lb rated leaf spring (6,000lb axle capacity) can have various numbers of leaves since it is up to how the manufacture designed it. I wouldn't look…

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Hey Darrel, we actually have exactly what you are looking for with the part #TRU52FR which is for a 7k axle and is 25-1/4 inch from eye to eye. This is also a 6 leaf spring as well. The spring you referenced would be too short.

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Answer 6

Your trailer looks awesome! The Road armor equalizers #LC696740 and Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers #LC279687 are both pretty similar in performance even though the Road Armor has two dampers. The main difference is the size of the equalizers. The…

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The torque requirements for leaf spring u-bolts depend on the diameter of the u-bolts that are being used. If the gross weight of your tandem axle trailer is 7,000 lbs, then you likely have two 3,500 lb axles. Typically 1/2 inch diameter u-bolts are…

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Hello Norm. I can definitely point you in the right direction of new leaf springs for your 2018 Montana 5th wheel. Leaf springs are not custom fitted though, so there is no way to know what size spring you need just by looking at the model of RV.…

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Yes, axle spread and wheel base by definition are the same measurements. You will measure from the center of one axle to the center of the 2nd axle to determine what you axle spread is. This may be difficult as some wheels and covers will make this…

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Answer 10

What you have is an 86" long axle with a 4,400 lb capacity. Since 4,400 lb axles are no longer being produced, you will need an axle with a higher capacity for a replacement. I recommend the Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles #e45GR.…

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Answer 11

The best way to determine the replacement bearings needed on your 2011 StarCraft 1019 pop-up camper is to remove one of the wheels and then the hub and look for the number printed on the inner and outer bearing as well as the seal of that hub. Those…

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Replacement of a spindle on a trailer axle is best left to a professional installer. This is not a do-it-yourself type of project. We urge you to use a professional welder experienced in axle fabrication. Proper alignment and welding are critical to…

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