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1975 Dilly Boat Trailer Leaf Springs Replacement Solution  

Updated 02/05/2019 | Published 02/04/2019

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Hi, I have a 1975 Dilly Boat trailer M-14-15. I need new leaf springs for it. Ive attached some pictures With weight on them they are 32 long. Distance from the bolt hole to the beginning of the slipper bracket is 30 distance from the bolt hole track to the center bolt over the axel is 15.5 Width is 1.75 Looking for recommendations for replacements Thank you Mark Donnelly

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The closest leaf spring we have is the Slipper part # SP-177275 which is 30 inches overall and is rated for an 1,000 lb axle. This spring could work for you but you'd have to move in your hangers a bit closer most likely.

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