Do 3 Leaf Springs Have Thicker Leaves than 4 Leaf Springs
Updated 05/22/2015 | Published 05/21/2015
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Is a 3500# 3-leave spring a thicker stock steel than a 3500# 4-leave spring. Possibly not rusting out in salt water as fast. Thanks!
asked by: John F
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Expert Reply:
I went out into our warehouse to measure the leaf thickness of both the 3-Leaf Spring part # e57SR and the 4-Leaf part # e54SR.
The 3-leaf spring has a leaf thickness of .40 of an inch whereas the 4-leaf has a thickness of .30 of an inch.
Saltwater will corrode both unfortunately, but it is possible that the thicker springs would last longer before failure.
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Jameson C
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
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- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
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