Selecting Replacement Leaf Springs for Rockwood Tent Trailer

Updated 04/08/2016 | Published 04/05/2016

Question:

I have a 1998 rookwood tent trailer with weight on wheel the spring measures 25.25 it has only two leafs also weights 1750 lbs. the hight from top of leaf to stright line from center of bolt holes seems to be 4.5 inches not 3 inches . any help would be great I have a broken spring and wont to replace both. thanks

asked by: Steve P

Expert Reply:

You definitely want to replace both leaf springs on your trailer's axle to avoid tracking issues.

It is almost impossible to tell the actual length of a leaf spring when it is installed and under load. It is far better to remove one and then measure it, keeping in mind that a really old and/or well-worn spring can actually become elongated from years of use. It is possible for a leaf spring like # e54SR to become 1/2- to 3/4-inch longer after many years of use.

You also want to ensure new springs are rated to match your axle capacity, which is usually noted on a sticker or plate on the axle beam itself. All double-eye leaf springs are shown on the linked page. I also linked our page for all trailer suspension components.

expert reply by: Adam R