Leaf Spring Recommendation for 1996 Calkins Boat Trailer

Updated 07/21/2020 | Published 09/30/2017

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Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front, 1-1/4" Rear

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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long

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Question:

Yes i am sure the pic shows 3 leaves and one eye : Width 2'' and with weight on the spring 26"... Thanks hope that help.....

asked by: Roszell S

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you can get me the overall length of your slipper springs and the axle capacity of your trailer I can help you pick out the correct replacement.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Roszell S.

9/30/2017

Yes i am sure the pic shows 3 leaves and one eye : Width 2'' and with weight on the spring 26"... Thanks hope that help.....

Jameson C.

9/30/2017

Thanks for the pics! Since you have a very unique slipper spring setup best option is new leaf springs and hangers that are more standard in dimension. Since your springs are 26 inches long and you have a 1,250 lb capacity the spring you'd want is the part # e77SR which is also 26 inches long. Then for a single axle hanger kit you'd want the part # APS4 and you'd have a new setup that would work well.

Naoki M.

6/30/2020

I need to replace the leaf springs on my uncle 1996 Model#C1820 Max loaf cap 3500lb calkins boat trailer. Kindly advise which size I should order and also I can use other brand for calkins trailer as well.

Chris R.

7/6/2020

To pick out the right replacements you'll need to measure the existing leaf springs on your Calkins trailer. Measure the length from the center of one eye/hole to the center of the other. If you can tell me this length I'll be happy to recommend a replacement.

Naoki M.

7/6/2020

@ChrisR Thank you for your comment. It is 25.98 inches and 4 leafs. Kindly advise.

Chris R.

7/10/2020

@NaokiM Thanks for the info! The closest option we have is the 4-Leaf # e54SR, which has an eye-to-eye length of 25-1/8". If your existing springs are pretty old it's not uncommon for them to be stretched out from wear, so this could be why the measurement you took is longer. Did you by chance jack up the trailer (taking weight off the springs) when taking this measurement?