6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long

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• Which Leaf Spring Do I Need For A Lippert 5200 Lb Axle
  The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles part # SP-053275 is rated for 3,000 lbs which would be what you need for a little more capacity when replacing a 2,600 lb spring that is 26" long. I was able to find the answer from Kyle and he also recommends the SP-053275 as well in his answer, the 4-leaf spring part # SP-051275 is not enough capacity because although it's for a 4,000 lb axle it's only rated for 2,000 lbs. The SP-053275 is a 6 leaf spring which does not matter when...
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• Replacement 6k Rated Leaf Springs with Cushioned Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailer
  The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # SP-053275 that you referenced will work great on your trailer as it matches the capacity you need. The overall thickness of the spring pack is 2-1/4 inches which might be thicker than what you current have and could affect the height of the trailer. For a U-bolt kit you would need the part # APUBR-8 which is for the 6k axles like you have. The equalizers you have now are Equa Flex Cushioned equalizers so for a replacement set...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring for 2007 Weekend Warrior FTL 4005 5th Wheel
  Spring pack thickness really isn't too important when picking out replacement leaf springs. What is most important is the length of the springs and the axle capacity. We did some research on your trailer and it looks like you have 6,000 lb axles which we have a few options. We have the part # SP-111275 which is 25-1/4 inch long, part # SP-053275 which is 26 inches long, and # SP-221275 which is 25-1/8 inch long. Keep in mind when measuring your old springs that they will have stretched...
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• How to Determine Correct Double-Eye Leaf Spring Replacement for 6,000 lb Axle
  I can tell you how to determine the correct leaf spring replacement, though those numbers don't have anything to do with size. They are probably a serial number or some other type of manufacturer ID but nothing of consequence. Instead, the best way to determine if a double-eye spring will fit is by measuring the length from the center of the spring eye to the end of the spring, as you can see in the accompanying diagram (the best way to get an accurate length of a leaf spring is with...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendation for 2009 Forest River Cardinal
  Typically as springs wear out they stretch or get longer as they flatten. So when picking out a replacement spring normally you go with one slightly shorter than what you measure but most importantly the correct capacity based on the axle. The temptation is to go with a higher rated spring than needed but this will just give you a harsher ride than ideal as the spring will move less. So the best solution is the leaf spring part # SP-053275 which is a 6k spring that is 26 inches long. This...
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• Recommended 26 Inch Double Eye Springs for 1-1/2 Inch Square Axle Compatibility
  The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # SP-053275 are way to strong a spring for your 1-1/2 inch square axle. Typically 1-1/2 inch square axles have a capacity between 1000 and 2000 lbs. I recommend instead using the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # SP-124275 which will match the standard capacity without making the ride too firm adding to bounce. Don't worry about the number or leaves but rather the capacity rating. I...
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• Double Eye Spring Recommendation and Suspension Parts for 6,000 Lb Trailer Axle
  The leaf spring I recommend is 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles part # SP-053275. These leaf springs come with 9/16" diameter nylon bushings installed. The amount of leafs do not matter as much as long as the spring is rated for your axle capacity. I recommend TruRyde Shackle Link part # TRSL225. The shackle straps are 2-1/4" long. The bolts you need are part # 166081. I also recommend curved equalizers part # TREQ356 that measure 6-1/8" long. We do not carry an equalizer...
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• Should All Trailer Leaf Springs be Replaced at the Same Time
  When you are replacing a leaf spring you definitely want to replace all of the leaf springs on your trailer. The reason for that is leaf springs wear down over time and by replacing them at the same time ensures you will have even support on both sides of your trailer without any sag or lean. In regards to the correct replacements, that is going to depend on whether or not you have double-eye springs or slipper springs, your trailer's axle rating and most importantly, a number of measurements. The...
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• Leaf Spring Recommendation for Trailer with 3 inch Diameter Axles with Springs are 26 inches Long
  A 3 inch diameter trailer axle is very commonly a 6k axle so you are on the right track with your estimate on the capacity. We have the part # SP-053275 which is a 6k leaf spring that has 6 leafs like you need and is 26 inch from eye to eye.
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• Recommended Leaf Springs and Metal Bushings for 2004 KZ Sportsman 5th Wheel Trailer
  The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # SP-053275 are compatible with any trailers that have that eye to eye measurement and have a 6,000 lb axle. Each spring will have a 3,000 lb capacity. You absolutely can trade out the bushings for the metal bushings. I recommend the Bronze Bushings - Qty. 4 # K71-291-00 or the Never Fail Bushings - 9/16" Inner Diameter, 11/16" Outer Diameter - 1-3/4" - Qty 14 # LC279685.
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• Could Universal Group Leaf Spring SP-053275 Fit a Heartland Cyclone
  When picking out leaf springs for a trailer priority one is the proper capacity. If you have 6k axles on your Heartland Cyclone then the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # SP-053275 would fit and work well as a replacement. The hanger kit part # K71-360-00 would then work well with this spring as well. If your older springs were worn out and sagging because of that these would eliminate the sag. Since these springs are a little bit thicker the trailer would sit up a bit taller if the springs...
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• Is the Difference Between Trailer Leaf Spring Ratings the Number of Leaves
  The rating of the springs part # SP-053275 and # SP-198275 is more than just the amount of leaves that are used in each. We have several very high rated springs that use just a few leaves and a few lighter rated ones that use several. It really is just a combination of the individual ratings of each leaf and the number of them.
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• What Distance Should There Be Between Axles On A Triple Axle Trailer?
  From what I can find, for 5200 lb axles you will want 29.5 inches between the hangers center to center and 33.25 inches axle center to center for double eye springs in most cases. Your equalizers and shackle straps will take up some of that measurement difference between your springs.
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• Distance Between Front and Rear Suspension Hanger on Single Axle Trailers
  For single axle trailers you want the front and rear hangers to be the exact length of the leaf spring measured from eye center to eye center. So for the leaf spring part # SP-053275 you would need the hangers to be 26 inches apart.
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• Which Direction Should Leaf Springs Be Installed on a Trailer
  The steel band around leaf springs, such as # SP-053275, is typically installed in front of the axle. However, it doesn't really matter either way.
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• Bronze Bushings for Double-Eye Leaf Spring
  There are bronze bushings you can use to replace the bushings on the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # SP-053275; they would need to be added separately. What you can use is the Bronze Bushing # D014-077-00 which is a quantity of one or the Bronze Bushings # K71-291-00 if you wanted a quantity of four. These bushings have a 9/16" inner diameter, 11/16" outer diameter and measure 1-3/4" long. I've added links to reviews of both the bushings and leaf spring for you...
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• Boat Trailer Bottoms Out Using Leaf Springs for 6,000 Pound Axles
  It sounds like your current suspension set up is underrated for the application. But not to worry because we can get you set up. The springs for 7K axles, # SP-198275, are going to be stronger so they will not sag as much and retain the ride height better. But the trade off is that the ride quality will be stiffer. The springs for 6K axles and that have 6 leaves, # SP-053275, may put you in the same boat as you are now. The weight of the trailer is going to compress the springs, flatten...
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• Determining Rough Weight Capacity Of Trailer
  Based solely on the information you gave, I would guess that you have a capacity between 2000 lbs max and 3500 lbs max. It is not possible for me to determine the exact weight capacity based on dimension. You will need to determine your axle capacity and the capacity of each individual component. The lowest rated component becomes your maximum capacity for your trailer. Based on your tires, you will be limited to 3200 lbs already. Most of the axles that are 38mm or 1-1/2 inches are...
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• Leaf Springs Replacement For My 2003 Forest River Sierra F37 5th Wheel
  In order to get the correct size leaf spring for your 2003 Forest River Sierra F37 you need to measure from center of one side of the spring roll to the other with no weight on the axle. There are different length springs for a 6000lb axle. If you sping eye measurement is 26" you need 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long Item # SP-053275 If Your spring measurement is 25-1/4 you need 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long Item # SP-111275 If...
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• Wet Bolt to Use with Leaf Spring #SP-053275 that is 3 inches Long 9/16 inch Diameter
  The part # 126B2 is a wet suspension bolt that matches the dimensions you are wanting of 3 inches long, 9/16 inches in diameter and comes with a nut.
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• Recommended Special Trailer Tire for 2006 Mountaineer Fifth Wheel Weighing 11,600-lbs.
  All special trailer tires sold in the USA, no matter where they are actually manufactured, are produced on the same type of equipment and must meet all the same performance and safety standards established by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Sure, there can be some meaningful differences between tires, but in general the special trailer tire made overseas will meet or exceed all current standards. It is far more likely that a tire failure will result from something other than quality...
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• Availability of Leaf Spring # SP-053275 with Taller Height?
  The D dimension of the # SP-053275 is close enough to the 4-1/2 inch figure it would not be an issue. We don't have anything that matches everything else with just that dimension different.
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• How To Determine Trailer Leaf Spring Replacement Based on Axle Capacity and Other Components Used
  For your replacement leaf spring, there are a few things to consider. The number of springs in the stack doesn't determine the capacity, so you will need to know the capacity of your axle so you don't have springs that are too stiff or not strong enough for your application. For instance, if your springs are for a 3,500 lb axle, then the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long # SP-210275 may be the correct replacement even though it is 4 leaf versus 6 because the...
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• Dexter EZ Flex Equalizers for 6,000 Pound Axles on a 2006 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
  The length is good on the EZ Flex system # K71-653-00 but the height may be different depending on where you are measuring that 4-3/4 inches. On the EZ Flex the distance from the center of the mounting hole to the center line between the 2 bottom holes, straight up and down, is 2-7/8 inches. If your 4-3/4 inch measurement is diagonal then you will be good to go with this kit. For a u-bolt kit you can use # APUBR-9. The shocks might actually feel more effective with the EZ Flex kit...
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• 26 Inch Leaf Springs for Axles Rated at 5,200 lbs
  We do have a solution for you although we don't carry a leaf spring for a 5,200 lb axle that has the same dimensions as Leaf Spring # SP-051275. What does have the same dimensions is the 26" Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # SP-053275 which will work for you despite being rated for more than your axle's capacity; they are rated close enough to your 5,200 lb axles that you won't have to worry about the springs causing a stiff ride.
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• How to Pick Out Replacement Leaf Springs for 2007 Weekend Warrior Model CR3905
  I was able to find out that your 2007 Weekend Warrior model CR3905 is triple axle trailer with a GVWR of 16k. That means for each axle you'd need a capacity of at least 5,333 lbs. Which means you most likely have 6k axles. We have a few options for that capacity for leaf springs but you'll need to measure the length of your current springs to be sure. If you have 25-1/4 inch long springs you'd need part # SP111275. If you have 26 inch long springs you'd need part # SP-053275. If...
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• Could Replacing Older Trailer Leaf Springs Gain Additional Height to Trailer
  Most likely your springs are sagging a bit if they are over 10 years old. Since it's a good idea to replace those anyway that's probably a good place to start. In the 7,000 lb capacity we only have one size of 24-7/8 inches as part number # SP-198275. Even going with a new set of 6k springs will be an upgrade. For that we have a few lengths like part # SP-111275 which is 25-1/4 inches long, # SP-053275 which is 26 inches long, or part # SP-221275 which is 25-1/8 inches long.
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• Distance Between Hangers with 26 Inch Leaf Springs
  We don't carry the MR4 leaf springs but based on my research they look like they are 26 inch double-eye springs like part # SP-053275. For springs of this length and the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APT4 the hangers are going to be spaced 30-1/4 inches apart. I have added a link to a video review of the hanger kit as well as a couple help articles on trailer suspension which I recommend checking out.
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• Best Suspension Upgrade for Keystone Raptor 3712 Toy Hauler Triple Axle
  The Equa-Flex Cushioned Equalizers part # LC279689 is the best suspension upgrade option for a Keystone Raptor 3712 Toy Hauler and what I recommend that you use as it will be a direct fit replacement. The Equa-Flex is pretty much the same thing as the Road Armor which is only for tandem axle trailers. I was recently able to get my hands on the Equa-Flex equalizers and I must say I was very impressed on how well they performed and how easy they were to install. I have attached a review/install...
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