Typical Suspension Travel for Trailer Leaf Springs on Boat Trailer
Updated 06/27/2023 | Published 06/25/2023
Question:
Greetings, I have a tandem trailer with 3500# springs and axles. My boat is a 23 coastal cruiser that ways probably in excess of 5000lbs. Do you have any idea how much the springs will move under this weight? I know to allow for 3 of travel.
asked by: Steve E
Helpful Expert Reply:
For 3,500 lb springs like # e97SR you can expect 1-1/2" of spring deflection while at capacity. So assuming tandem axles at 3,500 lbs each that would be 1-1/2" at 7,000 lbs. Since your boat doesn't weight that much it will be a little less, but there is no way to calculate it exactly.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long
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- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 27 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
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