What is Typical Trailer Leaf Spring Deflection

Published 04/05/2018

Question:

thank you for the help, One more question: I'm mounting to an existing trailer that already has the fender attached how far from the center line of the fender should i mount the front bracket such that the tire will end up more or less in the center of the fender when compressed

asked by: Chad

Expert Reply:

Typical spring deflection for trailer leaf springs like the part # e54SR is right at 1-1/2 inches when at capacity.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Chad

4/5/2018

Jameson C.

4/5/2018

What you'll want to do is use the spring as a guide to let you know where the axle center will be. The pin in the middle of the spring that fits into the spring seat of the axle is going to tell you exactly where the axle center will be. Align that with your fender center and that's where you'll place the front hanger.