4-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long

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• Replacement 1-3/4-Inch-Wide Trailer Slipper Leaf Springs
  
• It sounds like your trailer uses slipper-type leaf springs like # SP-179275. This and other similar 1-3/4-inch-wide springs are shown on the linked page. You will want to confirm the axle's weight rating; this usually appears on a sticker or plate on the axle itself. You need to choose a properly-rated spring so that the suspension it neither too stiff nor under-rated for the weight load. You will then want to choose a slipper spring of the appropriate length. Do note that a well-worn...
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• What is the Difference Between Double Eye Leaf Springs and Slipper Leaf Springs
  
• The difference is found in the application. The Slipper Spring styles, like part # SP-179275, are intended for use with more heavy duty applications, while the Double Eye styles, like part # SP-124275 are used to provide a more comfortable ride. The part # SP-124275 that you referenced will be the correct fit if your current leaf springs are 26 inches long from the center of the attachments points (usually known as eye-center-to-eye-center). You might also still be needing a U-Bolt...
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• Replacement Slipper Springs for 1985 Harding Boat Trailer
  
• I do have options for you but exact replacements for old boat trailers are hard to come by. In the majority of cases, items will need to be altered for an exact fit which I assume is what is going to need to be done on your trailer as well. We don't have a slipper spring that is 1-3/4" wide x 28" long (center of eye to end of spring) with a 2,500, 3,000, or 3,500 lb capacity. However, leaf springs will fatten out over time which means the leaf spring that was originally installed on the...
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• Recommended Replacement Slipper Spring Leaf Springs
  
• Thanks for the photo. Your leaf springs have definitely seen better days and it is time to replace a little while ago. Since you said one side is open and one closed, I assume you have slipper springs. The measurement on the springs is from the center of the eye to the end of the spring in the description. For the measurement you gave from bolt center to bolt center, we have two options: 3-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,500-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long # SP-178275, and...
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• Availability of Slipper Spring for Boat Trailer that is 24 inches Long
  
• What you have is a slipper spring. This is a common style of trailer spring which we have a few options that are near your 24 inch dimension. We have the part # SP-179275 which is for a 2,000 lb axle, # SP-178275 which is for a 1,500 lb axle, and # SP-177275 which is for a 1,000 lb axle.
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• Will Slipper Springs be Installed Above or Below New Dexter Axle
  
• If you are installing the Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs # 20545I-EZ-60-10 with the U-Bolt Kit # APUBR-10 on your Harbor Freight trailer you will install the slipper springs, either # SP-039275 or # SP-179275, below the axle like in the linked installation video. This axle will work as a replacement, though I do recommend verifying your current axle has the same 48" spring-center-to-spring-center length and 60" hub-face-to-hub-face length.
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• Replacement Leaf Springs for a 1,500 Pound Boat Trailer
  
• The GVWR is the gross vehicle weight rating which is the most that the trailer can weight when loaded and ready to tow. Since that figure is 1,560 pounds it is likely that the axle on the trailer is a 2,000 pound axle. That would mean you need to look at leaf springs rated for 1,000 pounds each. There are 2 types of trailer leaf springs that we carry: double-eye and slipper. Double-eye springs have an eyelet on each end whereas slipper springs have one just on one end and sort of a hook...
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• Are there Bolt-On Hangers for Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
  
• We do have a couple of bolt-on spring hangers # CE14017G and # CE14016G but they are designed for slipper springs and not double-eye springs like # SP-124275. Its not likely that professional welder would charge that much. You might be able to find one locally via an iron workers union near you. For u-bolts for your 1-1/2 inch square axle you can use # SP01-120 for 2 u-bolts and 4 nuts. For a u-bolt plate you can use # 115983. For a hanger kit you could use # APS1. Now what you could...
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• Slipper Spring Recommendation for a Kayak Trailer
  
• All things being equal there really isnt an advantage to going with one over the other, its just that when you get to the heavier capacities you only see the slipper style. I would recommend either for you, but more importantly you want to pick the spring set that best matches the capacity of what you plan on towing. In that case I would recommend the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles # SP-177275 since it has the closest capacity at 1,000 lbs per axle. Since your trailer...
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• Leaf Spring Recommendation for Trailer with Slippers Springs that are 24-7/8 inches
  
• When picking out leaf springs there are two important things needed. You first need to get a spring that is rated for the weight of your trailer and then get one that is the proper length. Since you sent us a drawing that shows your slipper springs being 24-7/8 inches in length what you would need to do is determine what axle capacity you need. For a 2k axle you would need is the part # SP-179275 or for 1k axle part # SP-177275. Or for 1,500 lb axle you would need part # SP-178275.
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• Needing Replacement Slipper Springs for Older Cox Boat Trailer
  
• None of the slipper springs we offer meet the dimensions you provided. You'll probably need to get a set of springs of the proper capacity and relocate the spring hanger and slipper. Given your axle diameter, you most likely have have a 2000 lb axle. For spring hangers, you'll want to use a front hanger that match the height of your existing spring hanger. I'll link you to our selection of slipper spring hangers. As far as the axles go, unfortunately none of the off-the-shelf axles...
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• Replacement Slipper Spring For Trailer Suspension that is 25 inches Long
  
• Since you said it was a hook leaf spring it sounds like you have a slipper spring on your trailer that you are looking to replace. Depending on your axle rating we have a few options. For a 1,000 lb axle part # WIC2, for a 2,000 lb axle part # SP-179275 , or for a 1,500 lb axle part # SP-178275. For a 4,000 lb axle part # 803T3.
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• Recommended Axle and Leaf Springs for a Harbor Freight 4x8 Foot Folding Trailer Model 90154
  
• I recommend # 20545I-EZ-60-10 Dexter Idler Trailer Axle w/ Hubs - EZ-Lube - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 60" Long - 2,200 lbs. I like this axle because of the EZ-Lube simple lubrication. You will also want to pick up a U-Bolt Kit # APUBR-10 for mounting your axle. Please check out the attached installation video for additional info. I was able to track down the specs for your trailer on-line and found that it uses slipper springs, so you'll want to go with one of the following. Choose...
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• Recommendation For Softening The Ride Of Small Trailer Carrying 2 or 3 Kayaks
  
• I may have a solution that will save you some money and work. I spoke with our tire expert and his suggestion was to lower the tire pressure a little until you are comfortable with the way the trailer handles and rides. We always recommend using the maximum tire pressure and to air the tires up when they are cold. This is to make sure the tires are capable of handling the maximum load they are rated for. In your case, since you said you are limiting the load you plan on carrying, you...
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• How to Determine Load Capacity of Trailer Suspension
  
• We do not recommend that you exceed your trailer's carrying capacity. You will be limited to your axle's rating. The 3-leaf slipper springs, # SP-039275, that we offer measure 24-1/4" long x 1-3/4" wide. These springs are designed for use on trailers with 1,500-lb axles. If your axles are only rated for 1,500 lbs you would be limited to that. I have included a link to our 2000 lbs axles and a FAQ article on trailer suspension systems for you to check out.
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• Recommended Slipper Springs for a 2011 Triton LTWC11 2,500 Pound Jet Ski Trailer
  
• To determine the correct slipper spring for your 2011 Triton jet ski trailer, you will need to know the width of the spring, the length of the spring, and the weight rating of the axle on your trailer. Based on your measurements you provided about your 2011 Triton LTWC11 2,500 pound jet ski trailer, I think your best option would be slipper springs by Redline # SP-039275. This leaf slipper spring is 30-1/4 inches long and 1-3/4 inches wide. It's designed to work on trailers with 3,000...
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• Replacing Suspension Hardware For Harbor Freight Single Axle Trailer With Slipper Springs
  
• The first thing you will need to determine is what the weight capacity of the trailer is. There should be a plate or sticker on the trailer or on the axle with those numbers. We offer a 2-leaf slipper spring, part # SP-179275, for 2,000-lb axles. I have attached a drawing of a leaf spring with the dimensions for the SP-179275 leaf spring you can check out. These springs measure 1-3/4 inches wide and have an eye diameter of 9/16 inch. The U-bolt mounting kit for these springs is...
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• Replacing Slipper Springs on Magic Tilt B16W Boat Trailer
  
• The best way to determine the length of the slipper spring you will need for your trailer is to measure the spacing, center to center, of the spring hangers. If this spacing is approximatley 23 inches, we have a couple of springs that can work well for you. If your spacing is different, feel free to let me know and I will see if we have a spring that will work for you. If your spring hanger spacing is 23 inches, a great replacement slipper spring is the SP-179275 4-Leaf Slipper Spring,...
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• Hanger Dimension Recommendation for Installing Slipper Springs SP-179275
  
• Yes, you would want the hangers used for installing the Slipper Springs part # SP-179275 that you referenced to be 23-1/8 inches apart when installing these springs on your trailer. I attached a review video for you to check out and a help article on slipper suspension systems as well.
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• Slipper Spring Replacement Solution for Boat Trailer with 20 inch Springs
  
• The only solution you have would be to move the hangers of your suspension to allow longer springs to fit since we do not have 20 inch long slipper springs. This will require a welder. If the trailer calls for a 2,000 lb axle rated spring the part # SP-179275 would work well. Or if you have a 1,000 lb axle the part # SP-177275 would be what you need.
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• Difference Between Amount of Leafs in Slipper Spring Packs for Trailer Suspension
  
• Some people prefer spring packs with greater amounts of leaves as that in the unlikely event one of them break there are several others to back it up. But the thinner the leaves (to create a multi-leaf spring pack) the more likely one would be to break. The other thing to consider is that a thicker spring pack would raise the trailer up a bit if the spring was mount above the axle. For a 2,000 lb axle we only have one slipper spring available as part # SP-179275 which has 4 springs.
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• Information Needed to Add Electric Brakes to Car Hauler
  
• Generally speaking, a tandem axle car hauler would be much more stable than a single axle. You'll want a hauler that has a weight rating greater than the heaviest vehicle you're expecting to haul. You can install brakes on most trailers if your existing axles have the brake mounting flange. To specify parts for you, I'd need to know the capacity of the axles, the bolt pattern of the wheels you're wanting to use and the reference numbers from your inner and outer wheel bearings. I'll...
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• Picking Out Replacement Leaf Springs for 2001 Coleman Utah Pop Up
  
• Looks like you have slipper springs on your 2001 Coleman Utah pop up. We have replacement slipper springs available like the # SP-038275 which is 30 inches long and for 1,800 lb axles or the # SP-179275 which is 24-5/8 inches long and for 2,000 lb axles. These are both 1-3/4 inches wide which is the most common width for lighter duty applications like yours. If you can get me the axle capacity you need, the length of the springs, and the width I can see if we'd have a direct replacement...
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• Thickness of 4 Leaf Slipper Spring for 2000 lb Axle Part # SP01-160
  
• The 4-Leaf Slipper Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles is 1.04 inches thick at the thickest point. If you need some replacement U-Bolts, we offer them. The part # is SP01-160.
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• Replacement for 26-1/2 Inch Long Slipper Springs
  
• How are you measuring your old slipper springs? There are a few different ways which is why I ask. If you take a look at the attached photo you can see the different methods. Please let me know which points you are measuring from in addition to the width of the spring, and axle capacity on your trailer. With that in mind it is also important to note that a leaf spring will flatten over time which will then in turn cause them to be longer than they were when originally installed on the...
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• Is the Leaf Spring part # SP-179275 Sold Individually
  
• The Leaf Spring part # SP-179275 that you referenced is sold individually. If you needed a pair for your trailer you would need to order a quantity of 2. I attached an install video for this spring for you to check out as well.
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• Slipper Spring Recommendation for Trailer that Weighs 2,000 lb
  
• The most important factor when replacing leaf springs on a trailer is to match the capacity of the springs with the capacity of the trailer axle. So for a slipper spring with a 2,000 lb axle capacity what you'd want is the part # SP-179275. This is considerably shorter than what you mentioned having so you will need to move the hangers of your setup to accommodate this spring as it measure 25-5/8 inches overall and 22-11/16 inches from the bolt center to where it mounts.
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• Dimensions of Double-Eye and Slipper Trailer Leaf Springs
  
• If you refer to the linked diagram for the double-eye leaf spring # SP-256275 that you referenced you'll see that we include two dimensions to the halfway point (lengths A and B) which differ. Dimension B is longer than dimension A since B follows the curve of the spring stack. Usually the straight eye-to-eye dimension is the one used to select a new spring. With a slipper type spring like # SP-179275 (shown in the other diagram) the same two dimensions are labeled as A and D and again...
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