Replacement Hook Style Leaf Spring for Trailer

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Hook end double leaf spring

asked by: Joe H

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Thanks for the photo. The hook end you referenced is a slipper style leaf spring but without knowing the capacity of your axle or the width of the spring is it difficult to give you a replacement recommendation. I've attached the link for the page to all your leaf spring options to assist. The number of leaves doesn't matter but the length, width, and capacity does.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Hey David, there actually isn't a difference between the Slipper Spring #e36SR and the SP-177275. We just use a different part number.

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Answer 2

Yes you can replace the leaf springs that came standard on the trailer to soften the ride of the trailer. Just be advised that the total capacity of the trailer will be lowered because you will be limited by the lower rated springs. You can refer to…

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Answer 3

You cannot use the 30 inch leaf springs as they won't be long enough; you were correct about where the leaf spring holes needed to be. What you will likely have to do is cut off your existing hangers and weld on new ones to match a new leaf…

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The 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles #SP-177275 are going to be the closest to what you have. Depending on the exact location your red string in relation to the end of the radius spring this may account for some of the…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

It's hard to see in your picture but is the hanger open on the one side which allows the spring to slide out to the side? It shouldn't be open like that. If you need a replacement hanger we have the #115706S for if you have a 1-3/4 inch wide…

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Answer 7

Unfortunately, we do not sell spindle repair sleeves. However, the best way to repair a pitted spindle is to replace the whole spindle or axle. If you are interested in replacing your spindle, you can give me the spindle product number, or I will…

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Answer 8

The BTR and BT8 denotations refer to the spindle, not the trailer hub. The difference between a BTR and BT8 spindle is that the BTR spindle uses a 1.063" diameter L44649 bearing and the BT8 spindle uses a 0.99" diameter L44643 bearing. In…

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Answer 9

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 10

I may have a solution that will save you some money and work. I spoke with our tire expert and his suggestion was to lower the tire pressure a little until you are comfortable with the way the trailer handles and rides. We always recommend using the…

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Answer 11

The slipper spring should sit on the hanger bolt somewhere in the center of the flat part so that it allows a bit of movement as the suspension articulates. The curved ends will generally going to keep the spring from moving too far if the suspension…

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Answer 12

You may be able to replace your existing axle that has an 84 inch hub face length with one that has an 89 inch hub face length without a problem but it's going to be dependent on your existing spring center length. This is the distance from the…

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