Will Trailer Leaf Springs with Taller Spring Stack Raise the Height of a Trailer

Published 04/05/2016

Question:

I have a travel trailer that I replaced the 15inch tires with 16inch tires and wheels. That reduced the distance between the top of the tire and the wheel well to about 2 inches. I have seen evidence of the tires rubbing against the wheel well. The trailer is 14 years old and I would like to replace the springs. The currently have Dexter #072-025-00 2600 lb. springs. The specs indicated that your Redline 3000 lb. 5 leaf spring would fit. The stack height would increase from 1.5 inches to 3 inches. Would this work in my application and give me the increase ride height in the wheel well?

asked by: Larry W

Expert Reply:

If the springs on your trailer are also 14 years old then they have probably flattened out a bit and that could have lead to the tires rubbing the fenders more so than switching to a larger tire size. Going with new springs will certainly help.

If the # e34SR spring has the right measurements and capacity then it will work well and provide ample clearance between the tires and fenders.

expert reply by: Michael H