Can I Upgrade Leaf Springs on Utility Trailer With 3500 Lb Axle  

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye…

Blue Ox has an easy system for determining the weight capacity of your spring bars, whereas other companies may use measurements or printed capacity to assist. With Blue Ox, there is a 5 dimple system: No dimples means it is rated for up to 350 lbs…

Yes, you can replace a two leaf spring stack with a three leaf spring stack so long as your center to center (double eye springs only) measurement matches but please note the loaded and unloaded as well as the new and used center to center…

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are…

Yes the 4,000-lb leaf spring is compatible with a 3,500-lb axle. There are a couple of important measurements. Spacing from eye to eye on the spring when unloaded with no weight on the axle. Inner eye diameter of the spring roll Spring width from…

I reached out to MORryde for you and obtained the information that you requested for the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember Adapter Kit for Drop Down Applications part #MR43WR. I assume you're trying to clear some sort of drain line and if…

What you have there is a Knott axle with Knott hubs. The bearings in these hubs are sealed so you won't be able to grease your bearings. It is also secured with a one time use flange nut so if you remove it you will have to replace it with a…

Yes and no, a leaf spring with a lower capacity will provide a better quality ride than a leaf spring with a higher capacity but you will not want to make that part the lowest rated suspension component. Typically, we recommend choosing a leaf…

Yes, you could use leaf springs for a 4,000 lb axle, like part #e57SR (rated for 2,000 lbs each), with a 3,500 lb axle but it will make your ride a bit more stiff. The only times that a leaf spring would become damaged is if it is overloaded or has…

You are indeed right to think this way. When picking out the appropriate leaf springs for your custom built trailer you will want to choose them based on what the actual loaded weight of the trailer will be. Just make sure that the leaf springs…

Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a…

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…