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• How to Determine Correct Leaf Springs For 2018 Jayco Travel Trailer
  Hi Austin, I can help you determine the right replacement double-eye leaf springs for your 2018 Jayco trailer, though we don't have any way of knowing what specific ones you need. It's pretty easy though, as all you need to do is measure your current leaf springs from center-to-center of the spring eyes, and you also need to know the weight rating of your axle. Based on its weight, your 174BH is likely to have a 3,500 lb axle, though you'll want to double check just to be sure. Leaf springs...
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• Questions About Replacing Leaf Spring On 2002 Ranger Single Axle Trailer
  Hello Rocky, thanks for reaching out. If your new leaf springs do not have as much of an arch as the old springs they are definitely not going to help your situation if your tires are already rubbing on the fenders. What we would usually do here is look at the unloaded dimensions of the current spring and try to find something that matches. Just for an example, take a look at the dimensions of the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # DX23CR below. It measures 25-1/4" across and the "arch" is 3"...
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• Replacement Leaf Springs For 2017 Keystone Bullet Premier Travel Trailer
  Since you mentioned that you broke a leaf spring and not the axle, in order to determine which replacement leaf springs you'll need for your 2017 Keystone Bullet Premier Ultra Lite Travel Trailer you will need to measure your current springs from the centers of one spring eye to the other. This distance is going to determine which springs will fit as a replacement. Since we know you have a 3500-lb axle, we can narrow it down a bit. If your old springs measure roughly 23-1/8" long from...
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• Upgrading Leaf Springs on a Trailer with a 3500 Pound Axle
  If you are wanting to go to higher capacity leaf springs I would advise against it. The problem is that since the trailer axle is rated for 3,500 pounds you won't gain any additional capacity by switching to higher capacity springs. What it will do is not allow the suspension to compress as much leading to a very stiff and jarring ride for the trailer and anything in it. Another problem is that alternate springs may not have the correct measurements and that would mean that the spring...
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• Can I Use 4,000 lbs Springs to Replace 3,500 lbs Leaf Springs?
  Hey Jason, welcome back! The 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles item # e57SR is the same length so it would definitely work. Bumping up an extra 500 lbs per spring is definitely going to help with the longevity of your suspension. That increase in capacity along with you dropping down a leaf won't make your suspension stiff. The Dexter item # DX35CR would be a better replacement option though. Dexter's leaf springs are a higher quality and will last longer. Please note...
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• Can 26 inch Long Leaf Spring be Replaced with 25-1/4 inch
  Hey Jason, it's pretty common for replacement leaf springs to be slightly shorter than what they replace as springs tend to stretch/flatten overtime as they wear out so while you are on the right track 3/4 of an inch is a bit too much of a "stretch" (pun intended) so I would not attempt to do use that size. What axle capacity do you have? I can try and come up with your best option. Typically between 1/8 of an inch and 1/4 of inch is an acceptable amount of stretch to see.
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• How to Flip a 2" Square Axle so the Axle is Below the Springs
  Hey Stephen. All you should need to do to flip a 2" square axle is to use the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2" Square Trailer Axles item # CE23103. You'll be able to reorientate your axle below your springs with this setup. This kit is designed for 3,500 lbs axles and is sold individually. Please note you will most likely need to drill new alignment holes opposite of the original ones on the axle tube. A conversion/axle flip kit is more involved because thicker round axles have spring...
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• Bear Aluminum Boat Trailer Replacement Axle and Suspension Parts For 3,500LB Tandem Axle Trailer
  I reached out to Bear and they were able to confirm that your 3,500lb axles use a #84 spindle. This will allow you to use the Hub Bearing Kit # BK2-100 on each of your axle hubs. The kit includes new inner and outer bearings and races, a grease seal, cotter pin, and tang washer for one hub. The Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A-SS can be used if your axles do not already have the EZ Lube spindle. They were also able to tell me they use a 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e54SR. Since...
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• Need Bearing Kit And Leaf Springs For 2018 Coachmen Freedom Express Ultra Light
  Hey Matt, thanks for reaching out. We should definitely have a bearing kit and leaf spring for you, but there is no way to look up a camper by make and model to know exactly which bearings or springs you'll need. Camper manufacturers just aren't that specific with their online literature The best way to determine the correct bearings is with the casting number from one of your drums. Each drum should have a casting number right on the front so if you pull off a wheel you should be able...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring for 2015/2016 Riverside Retro 195
  Hi David; you will have to measure your other leaf spring to find the right replacement. I recommend measuring the flat length to get the most accurate measurement, see the article linked further down on this page. For example, if you found that the overall flat length was 26-3/8", or the eye to eye measurement was 25-1/4", you could use the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR. If you have a different measurement let me know in the comments below and I'll see what...
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• Do We Have 25" Long, 3,500 lb Trailer Leaf Springs
  Hello Jason, The Dexter 072-098-02 are 25" long, 3,500 lb double-eye leaf springs, and while we don't have those specifically, we do have a similar option with the 25-1/8" long 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR. I know these aren't exactly what you asked for but I did want to give you the option just in case they would work out for you.
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• Help Picking Out Replacement Trailer Leaf Spring for Spring that Measures 26 inches Long With Load
  I need two things to help you pick out the correct leaf springs for your trailer. I need to know the axle capacity of your trailer as well as the length from eye to eye without a load on your trailer. With those two pieces of info I can help you pick out the correct springs. A likely candidate for what you need is the part # e54SR which is for the very popular axle capacity of 3,500 lb and is 25-1/8 inches long. This would be about the right length when your spring doesn't have a load...
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• Do My Leaf Springs Need To Be Replaced And What Are My Options?
  Hello Chris, thanks for reaching out. Those leaf springs are very flat, typically they will have a much more noticeable bend, even when under a load. The springs also look pretty rusty compared to the other suspension components, so I agree that replacing them is a good idea. New springs are not going to flex as much as the current springs, so yes it will lift the trailer slightly. Not a lot though, like an inch or so is what I expect to see with new springs. Going with a heavier set...
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• Replacement Leaf Springs For A 2014 Trail Star Boat Trailer
  Hey Robert, A bouncy ride could indicate that your leaf springs are worn out and in need of replacement, but could also indicate that you're overinflating the tires. I would first check the tires to make sure the psi rating is the same as what's on the sidewall of the tires. To replace the leaf springs you'll want to unload and lift the trailer on one side to take the pressure off of the leaf spring. You can then measure from the center of one eyelet to the other. Once we have this measurement...
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• Do You Carry Add a Leaf for Trailer Leaf Springs?
  Hello Ed, I am sorry but we do not have add a leaf for trailers. I recommend that you get new leaf springs. If you could please let me know what your axle capacity is, and the eye to eye measurement on your leaf spring while unloaded, I am happy to find the right leaf spring for you. Your measurement will most likely be longer than what you actually need as they do flatten over time. For example: if your axle is 3,500 pounds, and you get a measurement around 26", you will need the 4-Leaf...
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• What Is The Purpose Of Steel band On Leaf Springs
  The leaf springs are normally installed with the band forward of the axle, but it is not something that has to be done that way. The steel band is called the rebound clip. Their main purpose is to help keep the main leaf from breaking on a rebound. When the weight of a vehicle or trailer is on the spring, all of the leaves work together to support the spring above them. If the wheel drops for any reason the total weight of the axle falls on the main leaf if there are no rebound clips....
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• What is Wrong with My Trailer Suspension? Why Have I Changed my Bearings 5 Times in 8 Months?
  Hello Dalton, First off, thanks for the detailed write-up. No need to apologize, it's clear you've put a ton of time into this and you're dealing with a frustrating situation that honestly shouldn't be happening with a brand-new trailer. From what you described, it sounds like the root of your issues goes back to the trailer’s suspension geometry being off from the start. That bouncing or “one-wheel-at-a-time” hop around 35 mph really does sound like a harmonic issue, and likely the result...
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• Boat Trailer Leaf Spring Recommendation for a 5,000 lb Boat and Old Springs are 26 inches
  Priority one for picking out a leaf spring is matching the weight capacity of it with the trailer's weight capacity. Spring hangers can be moved if needed, but going with too light of a spring would be a bad move. Since springs flatten out over time you would want a spring that is slightly under your 26 inch length that you measured like the part # e54SR that is 25-1/8 inches long and has a 3,500 lb axle capacity. Based on the dimension and weight of your boat trailer this spring should...
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• Why Would Camper with New Springs Still Lean to One Side
  Hey Greg, the real issue is probably that the one side of the trailer weighs more than the other and that's why it sits a little lower. I would see if you can move weight from one side to the other. I would not recommend running two different spring rates on the left and right side of the trailer as that would cause unpredictable suspension behavior from side to side. I also do not recommend a spacer either.
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• What Might Cause Trailer Leaf Spring to Break Top Leaf
  Hey Clark, are you possibly overloading the trailer suspension? Or do you travel on some pretty rough roads by chance? Are you using the same brand spring every time?
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• Recommended 3500 lb Replacement Axle, Leaf Springs, And Hardware For Pop-Up Camper
  For your pop up camper, I recommend the Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" - 3,500 lbs # e43SR. You will want to measure to ensure that this is the correct fit with the leaf springs at 74 inches from spring center to spring center. This axle has the brake assemblies and hub and drum assemblies already fitted, so you will just need to assemble and install. For leaf springs, you will want to measure from center of spring eye to center of spring...
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• Looking For New Leaf Springs And Hardware For 2017 Interstate 7k Enclosed Trailer
  Hey Mike, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we should have the leaf springs and hardware you need, but those parts aren't make and model specific to your trailer, so I will need a bit more information from you. For the leaf springs, I'll need to know the length of the current leaf springs, as well as the weight capacity of each axle. its best to jack up one side of the trailer so you can measure each spring when not under a load. Double eye leaf springs are measured center eye to center eye...
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• How to Find Replacement Leaf Springs for 2022 Keystone Cougar 29RKS
  Hey Gib! Thank you for providing your axle capacity. In addition to the capacity, I will also need your leaf spring length so that means measuring. I recommend measuring the flat length, which is outlined in the attached article as well as the picture below. For example, the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR measures 25-1/8" long spring eye to spring eye. The overall flat length would be 26-3/8". If this matches your leaf springs you can use them as a replacement....
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• How To Fix Uneven Ride On 6x12 Single Axle Enclosed Trailer
  Hello Kenneth, thanks for reaching out. There are a few ways to address the issue you are having with your enclosed trailer. The first and easiest way to fix the issue is to simply add more weight to the light side of the trailer. Really anything to weigh down one side a bit will help. I have seen people do this with sand bags, cinder blocks or really any heavy material. This way you can fix the uneven ride without having to modify the trailer or replace any parts. Another option is to...
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