Double-eye leaf spring acts as part of a trailer's suspension system by providing an attachment point for a 3,500-lb axle. Spring flexes to resist shock and also ensures a smooth ride. Includes bushings with 9/16" inner diameter.
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| Part Number | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 072-009-00 | 12" | - | 23-1/8" | 3-1/2" |
Note: To ensure proper axle alignment and suspension performance, leaf springs should always be replaced in pairs.
Leaf springs are an integral part of your trailer suspension system. The leaf springs provide the attachment points for your trailer's axle, suspending it from the frame of your trailer. Each spring flexes to absorb road shock as you travel, allowing the axle to move somewhat independently of the rest of your trailer. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the trailer and also ensures a smooth ride.
Double-eye leaf springs attach to hangers that are welded onto your trailer. One end of this spring will attach directly to the hanger with a suspension bolt. The other end will attach to shackle straps that are suspended from a hanger. These straps allow the spring to move and pivot so that it can better compensate for uneven pavement. If you have a tandem- or triple-axle trailer, the shackle straps will be attached to the equalizer that connects multiple springs.
To mount this spring, you will need hangers, shackle straps, and suspension bolts. If you are simply replacing a spring, you may still have hangers welded onto your trailer. You should, however, replace your shackle straps because they are usually the first component to wear out. You may choose to replace old suspension bolts as well. It is recommended that you replace the other leaf spring in your setup at the same time. Because springs can sag and elongate as they wear, this new spring may not exactly match the old one, and the alignment of your trailer could be affected.
If you are fabricating a trailer, you will need to purchase a hanger kit for installation. To determine the type of hanger kit that you need, you must know the specific type of leaf spring that you have, as well as your axle capacity. Depending on the hanger kits used with them, springs can be configured to work for single-, tandem- or triple-axle applications. Hangers and other suspension components can also be purchased separately if there isn't a complete kit that works for your setup.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Hello everybody, this is Jeff at etrailer.com. Today we're gonna take a look at this Dexter 23-1/8" long 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500 pound trailer axles. Now this leaf spring here will act this part of your trailer suspension system. It does provide the attachment point right here for your trailer's axle. And this is multiple leaves that'll allow flexibility to absorb road shock. This one here has three leaves.
It allows for a nice smooth ride, reduces wear and tear on your trailer, and it'll ensure a nice level ride on bumpy and uneven surfaces. Now the length of the spring is always measured from the center of one eye to the center of the other eye when it's unloaded like it is right now. So what we're gonna do is measure center to center and there's your 23-1/8". The width on the spring is 1-3/4". Now this is a sturdy steel construction.
You can see the nylon bushings are included and the eye diameter when the bushings are installed is 9/16". Now the pre mounted hangers are the aftermarket hangar kit, which is required for installation. Those items we do sell separately on our website. Basically the spring attaches to the hangar that's mounted on your trailer frame at one end, and then the other end connects to shackle straps that are suspended from your hangar or equalizer. This is a quantity of one leaf spring.
Spring capacity is 1,750 pounds. So when it's used with one on the other side of the axle, it'll meet the axle capacity of 3,500 pounds. Now there are additional dimensions on this spring that's listed on the product page if you do need them. But that should do it for a look at the Dexter 23-1/8" long 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500 pound trailer axles.
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