Does it Matter Which Way a Double-Eye Trailer Leaf Spring Faces

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Are leaf springs directional. I am changing from single leaf to 4 leaf springs. There is a strap on one end of the leaf springs about the 2nd leaf and I see that also the manufacture has painted that eye on that end also. I am putting these on a tandam trailer.Which way should they hang.

asked by: Mike

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If they are double-eye leaf springs, it should not matter which way they are facing. But if they are slipper springs, the eye end is at the front and the slipper is at the back. The springs that we carry are not marked as to which end is front and I have seen them either way on a trailer. I have included some links to suspension FAQs for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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David R.

2/15/2025

I'm changing my tandem leaf springs, was 4 leaf so I put 5 leaf,is any directions on the leaf to install back?or no matter how I installed

Kate F.

2/17/2025

@DavidR Hello David, Great question. Install the double-eye leaf springs with the curve facing up. One end attaches to a solid mount, and the other connects to a moving shackle so it can flex. Line up the center bolt with the axle, and if one side is longer, it usually goes toward the back. The shackle should swing backward when the spring flattens. Check that the bushings are in place and not worn out. What kind of trailer are you working on?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 4

In order for your trailer suspension to function properly you will want the angle of the shackle strap to be towards the axle so that as the leaf spring compresses and expands it will have somewhere it can go. Otherwise, you will not get the optimum…

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Answer 5

To replace your 25-1/4" leaf springs on your Ranger RT188 boat trailer I recommend the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring item #e93SR. These have a 4,000 lbs capacity and three leafs. They will work great on your trailer. There are a few ways to gain…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The wall thickness of the tubing of the Dexter Axle part #7461121 you referenced is .16 inch. This axle comes with the spring seats welded on at 80 inches but you could move them to match what your trailer needs.

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Answer 8

Yes, Lippert and Dexter 7k axles use exact same bearings. The only issue you might run into is a difference in grease seal size required. There are two sizes of grease seals that fit 7k axles and there isn't a rhyme or reason as to which you may…

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Answer 9

The bearings, races, and grease seal that are included in the EZ Loader bearing kit 300-015907 that you referenced are found as parts #L68149, #L68111, #L44649, #L44610, and #168255TB.

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Answer 10

I can give you a pretty good idea based on the dimensions of the spindle. Based on the dimensions you listed you have an 84 spindle which would mean you have between a 2,000 and 3,500 lb axle. If the hub is a 6 lug hub then it would be 3,500 most…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

A 5,200 lbs axle like the #8327816 will not allow you to keep your current bolt pattern. You will have to compromise somewhere, whether it is getting another 3,500 lbs axle or switching bolt patterns. The typical bolt pattern for hubs on your…

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