Converting Shorelandr Boat Trailer from Slipper Spring to Double Eye

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Good morning, I have a shorelandr trailer with springs OEM #4610048. Im looking for a aftermarket replacement because shorelandr doesnt have them. The eye-to-eye is 25-1/4, 3000lb capacity, 1-3/4 wide, and is a C-spring. Do you have something? Or can I convert to double eye?

asked by: Michael B

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The best solution is going to be to go with a double eye leaf spring setup instead of what you have now. For that the leaf spring part # e57SR is for a 4,000 lb axle and has a 25-1/4 inch length from eye to eye. Then for a hanger kit you'd want the part # APS4 and you'd be set. There isn't a slipper spring setup that matches what you are looking for.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Good question, Dale! It took me a few minutes of back and forth between the two Hydrastar disc brake kits to figure it out, but the only difference is that #HYD44VR uses all Dacromet coated parts and the #HYD74VR uses mostly Dacromet coated parts,…

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Answer 2

When installing a slipper spring, like the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring #e29SR, you will install it so that the end with the eye is oriented towards the front of the trailer and the open end is facing the rear part of the trailer. You will need to use…

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Answer 3

If it is a 1000 psi then it would be the Hydrastar for drum brakes. The newest one is #HBA-10 and it has different wire colors, see picture. So you know that black is 12 volt power in and white is the ground. Blue/white goes to the break away switch.…

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Answer 4

You'd wire the #MCL-91AK by using the bracket the part #A91BB and the single wire part #A91LW. You'd run the power for the light to the single wire and then run the ground wire you have to the mounting hardware of the bracket as it is…

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Answer 5

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 6

When selecting the correct replacement axle for a utility trailer you will need to know both the hub face (wheel center) and spring center measurements. For example, if your current hub face measurement is 88" and you replace this with an axle…

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Answer 7

Hey Adam, 24-5/8" is a standard sizing for 2,000lb leaf springs so the 4-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #e69SR is what you need. It unfortunately doesn't look like we offer a slipper spring…

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Answer 8

Hey Peter, we have the axle part #e25GR which is pretty close to what you need but not totally the same. This has 48 inches from spring seat center to spring seat center, comes with 4 on 4 inch bolt pattern hubs, has a 2,000 lb weight capacity, but…

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Answer 9

Hey John, I'd be happy to help you out! You'll likely need the MORryde Kit #MR46ZR that comes with 2-1/4" long shackle straps, or the Kit #MR76ZR that comes with 3-1/8" long shackle straps, but it would be a good idea to double…

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Answer 10

Hey Dennis, thanks for reaching out! The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #DX23CR has a 3" drop from center eye to middle of the leaf spring (see attached photo). For a single axle setup I recommend the Hanger Kit #APS4, and for a tandem axle setup I…

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Answer 11

Hey Johnathan, To get a smaller hub you'd have to go down in capacity, which likely would not fit your axle's spindle. Is there a reason you're needing a smaller hub?

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Answer 12

The angled portion of the flanges on the part #115983 should run front to back on your trailer and should angle away from your leaf spring. See the attached picture to see exactly how they should install. Typically there are bushings installed in the…

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