Leaf Springs for 1964 Aristocrat Lo-Liner 13 Single Axle Travel Trailer

Updated 06/28/2019 | Published 06/27/2019

Question:

I just picked up a 64 Aristocrat , 13ft, low liner that has been sitting for several years. My understanding is that they are 1500#. On it is a 7 leaf, double eye spring. Measure 27in from eye to eye still attached/ under load. Looking at whats available and the specs... Do I have to get another 7-leaf? Looks like most of the 4-leaf springs are rated at 3k+ Also, should I be looking at ~26in out of the box as I assume under pressure the spring flattens out a but to 27in

asked by: Sam

Expert Reply:

Your Aristocrat's axle may have a sticker or tag indicating its weight capacity, or you can use the Lo-Liner 13's listed dry weight of 1300-lbs as a guide. This dry weight suggests it has a 2K axle which would use 26-inch 4-leaf springs # e77SR.

Your best bet for selecting new leaf springs for your vintage Aristocrat is to remove one completely so you can measure its eye-to-eye length without it being under load. You're right that springs do stretch over time and your spring that is now about 27-inches may indeed have been a 26-inch spring when new. You do not necessarily have to match the number of leaves in the spring, but you do need to match the length and weight rating.

expert reply by: Adam R