Replacement Slipper Leaf Spring Recommendation for 1985 Load Rite Trailer  

Since trailer leaf springs tend to stretch over time the key to picking out the correct replacement is to go with one slightly shorter than what your current one measures. So a 26 inch long spring would most likely be what you need. For a 2,000 lb…

I can help you determine how to figure out the right replacement slipper springs, though I'm not 100% certain what you mean by "where can I find how much space or clearance is required." I think you are asking if there is a standard…

As they wear, leaf springs tend to flatten out. The first step is to get the correct length of the existing springs. In order to do that, you'll need to put the trailer up on jack stands and measure them (center eye to center of the slipper) with…

If you can get me your axle capacity I can let you know which leaf spring would work best.

For hanger kits you'd want the part #APS3SE which comes with everything needed to mount the leaf springs #e33SR. We don't have equalizers that fit 1-3/4 inch wide springs so you'd not use them.

A Nylon Bushing #TRBU11561 is not required to be used on the open end of the 4-Leaf Slipper Spring #e33SR. Since the bushing is not going to be fully encased it stands that under the weight of the trailer it will fail and break apart more easily. I…

A bushing is not required for the c-hook end (sometimes called an open eye end) of a slipper spring like the 4-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Open Eye End #e33SR. The closed eye of this spring does have a bushing included; I have added a link to a video…

You are indeed right to think this way. When picking out the appropriate leaf springs for your custom built trailer you will want to choose them based on what the actual loaded weight of the trailer will be. Just make sure that the leaf springs have…

With slipper springs you will want the eyes of the spring facing the front of the trailer and the open end facing the back. I attached a help article on slipper springs for you to check out as well.

Slipper Springs like #e33SR do not use a bolt and bushing for the open eye end of the spring. It connects directly to the hanger using a slipper spring hanger kit.

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

Hey Jason, so we know that your 2020 Grand Design Solitude 390RK does have 8k axles so in terms of capacity the leaf spring part #e89FV that you referenced would work but we don't have a way to verify the length of your current springs so you…