Replacement 26-1/4 Leaf Springs for Trailer with 3,500 Lb Axle

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I have a 2017 continental tandem axle boat trailer. Model #CTA2560B-5800. With the boat still sitting on the trailer, under load the eye to eye is about 26.25inches. I was wonder if you knew what leaf springs I need to get for them. They are 3500lb axles.

asked by: Kameron K

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The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # e27SR measures 26" eye to eye unloaded so this would be an excellent replacement option. They will work great on a 3,500 lb axle offering a bit more support than the original equipment. The 1/4" difference won't be an issue as the springs were measured loaded and will shorten without a load.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Hi Jason; do you know the capacity of your Dexter axle? More arch for height isn't really a thing, and I wouldn't get longer shackles since that would throw off suspension geometry and be uneven since the front hanger stays the same. It is…

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Answer 2

Since you mentioned that you broke a leaf spring and not the axle, in order to determine which replacement leaf springs you'll need for your 2017 Keystone Bullet Premier Ultra Lite Travel Trailer you will need to measure your current springs from…

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Answer 3

In order to mount a single axle on a trailer we recommend using a kit like the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part #APS4 which comes with hangers, shackles, and shoulder bolts. These can then be paired with a set of leaf…

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Answer 4

Thank you for providing all of that information! From the photos and dimensions it looks like you have the suspension kit that's equivalent to the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT5. For your axle and hanger spacing you need lead springs that…

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As long as the weight capacity is inline with your trailer/axle rating and the measurements match your current springs, the number of leaves in a spring pack does not matter. The difference between a 3 and 4 leaf spring pack within the same weight…

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Answer 6

Hey Kevin thanks for your question. There is not much downside to going with the 5,000 lb springs instead of the 3,500 lb. A higher rated spring may make the ride a bit more "chunky" at times, since the spring would not flex as easily.…

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The hub face dimensions between idler hubs and brake hubs like the part #84557UC3 that you referenced is the exact same which means your wheel would not stick any further or less if you went from no brake to a brake axle. I attached a link to a guide…

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The hub face measurement on an axle would be the same if you have idler hubs or hubs/drums. The Dexter Trailer Axle part #35545I-EZ-89 for example which has idler hubs uses the same axle as the Dexter Trailer Axle part #35545E-ST-89 which has…

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Answer 9

What you have is a 3,500 lb hub that needs to be replaced with something like the #84546UC3. This hub will fit your current trailer based on the bearing numbers you listed. You can use the #XLPROLUBE1980KIT with this hub to convert the setup to an…

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Answer 10

With an 83 inch frame, the spring locations could be at multiple points. If you are replacing axles, you will need to know your dimensions for the hub face to hub face length, the spring locations center on center, and the weight capacity you need.…

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The first thing you need to do is clean out all of the grease from the bearings, the hub, and the spindle on your 7k axles. Once that is complete, you simply swap out the grease seal for the oil seal included with the Kodiak XL ProLube Kit for for…

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Answer 12

Thank you for the photo! I was able to use the serial number on your axle to determine which is the correct replacement leaf spring for your trailer. For this, you are going to want to use the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e57SR. The measurement you…

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