How to Fix a Trailer Leaning Heavily to One Side

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Thanks for the information. My trailer has a 6500lbs gvwr. What product would you recommend for that?

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The reason your trailer is heavily leaning to one side is because of the way it's loaded. From the picture, it appears that you have much more equipment on the right side than you do the left side. This uneven loading has caused the leaf spring to wear down quicker overtime further worsening the problem.

Unfortunately, you really only have two options to fix the problem which would be to either reorganize how equipment is loaded on the trailer or replace the suspension components with something that is more forgiving with uneven/off-center loads. If you cannot redistribute the weight evenly across both sides of the trailer then I recommend getting a Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System. This system will actually replace the axle and leaf springs with an aeon rubber spring that works independently of one another and will help with your extremely off-center load.

I have attached a list of the available systems we have for you to choose from. In order for me to recommend a set I would need to know your gross trailer weight (GTW), bolt pattern, and whether or not you have brakes, if so what type?

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Adam

6/13/2018

Thanks for the information. My trailer has a 6500lbs gvwr. What product would you recommend for that?

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Conner L.

6/13/2018

The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System that I recommend for your sewer trailer is part # TASR7KS01. This system has a 7,000 capacity which will allow for the max gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of you trailer. In order to add brakes to this axle you are going to want to use part # 23-105, part # 23-106, and part # 42866UC3-EZ (2). These brakes work with wheels that have a 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern. If you have a different bolt pattern or type of brake then please let em know and I would be happy to make sure you get the right parts.

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Answer 1

Thank you for reaching out! The best thing for your situation is to go with the 3,500 lb Dexter Axle #T3584F-8974 you are looking at. While you can upgrade your axles to the 5,200 lb #e55GR, you won't really see a benefit from it unless you also…

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Answer 2

You definitely can Lito! To swap out your manual brakes with self-adjusting ones, you'll want the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brakes item #23-458-459. This is a left and right hand set that will replace one axles brakes. The Dexter…

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Answer 3

Thank you for providing all of that information! From the photos and dimensions it looks like you have the suspension kit that's equivalent to the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT5. For your axle and hanger spacing you need lead springs that…

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Answer 4

You will need to have the spring seats removed to have them or new spring seats welded to your axle at the correct locations to match your trailer's hanger spacing. For a 3-inch round axle rated between 5200- and 7200-lbs use part #TRSS300; for a…

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Answer 5

Hey Brian, we don't have any springs that are the ideal length based on what you listed but do you happen to know what the axle capacity is on the trailer? That would be a good place to start to come up with best option but you will most likely…

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Answer 6

We can get you the right shackle kit for your single axle trailer with a Dexter 3,500 lb axle, and you can choose from either a standard kit or an upgrade kit. Either will work, though the Upgrade Kit is going to be the best option due to the fact it…

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Answer 7

You don't have to worry about drilling into your trailer's suspension. We have bushings that will fit the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long item #e68SR you found that will fit your trailer. You will want…

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Answer 8

I do not recommend modifying the hangers because doing so could make them structurally unsound. The best solution is to remove the old hangers and have new ones welded on. Since it is a single axle trailer it won't cost much and it's the…

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Answer 9

The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit #K71-358-00 is designed for 3,500 lb axles like your Lippert axle so this would work well. Dexter and Lippert make most of their axle components to the same standard style and dimension so many of their…

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Answer 10

If you can read me the serial number on the axle I can then call the manufacturer, Dexter, and find out the weight capacity but if not you can measure the diameter and use the chart below to determine axle capacity. The "P16" is the plant…

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Answer 11

We definitely have Dexter brake assemblies to fit a Dexter 5,200 lb axle like you have. The part #AKEBRK-7-SA is a kit that includes a left and right hand assembly for a 5,200 lb axle like what you have. These are self-adjusting too which means that…

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Answer 12

First you will need to remove the old hydraulic equipment. Remove the surge coupler or actuator, remove all the lines, and finally remove the brake assemblies. If you have 10 inch diameter hub and drums, you may need to replace those as well. If you…

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