Can a Single Axle Boat Trailer Be Switched From a Slipper Spring Suspension to Double Eye

Updated 02/16/2024 | Published 02/12/2024

Products Featured in This Question

etrailer Rust-Resistant 4-Leaf Double Eye Spring for 4K Trailer Axles - 26" Long - Dacromet

(424)

$92.52

Rear Hanger with Bushing for Single Axle Trailer Suspensions with 1-3/4" Double Eye Springs

(56)

$17.77

CE Smith Front/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 1-7/16" Tall - 9/16" Bolt Hole

(3)

$10.62

etrailer Rust-Resistant 4-Leaf Slipper Spring for 4,300-lb Trailer Axles - 26-1/4" - Dacromet

(49)

$78.07

Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers - Double Eye Springs

(1001)

$104.13

Question:

I have a boat trailer needing springs.. It is an old ez loader, 2100 lbs trailer, 26inch between bolts, with an open hook at back. Can I replace with the 25 1/4 using shackles? Do you have a complete kit with bolts? Thank you!

asked by: Joe H

Expert Reply:

To switch to a Double Eye Spring # e48SR you would need to also change out your Rear Hanger # 30-20 since you will be adding Shackles # K71-358-00. This is required since the rear hanger has to be 1-3/4" wide on the outer versus at least 1-3/4" wide on the inner like you get with a Slipper Spring Hanger # CES83FR for a Slipper Spring # e33SR.

expert reply by: Bud M

Joe H.

2/13/2024

Would you recommend staying with the hook end slipper spring? And.. which one do you have that will fit my spacing between bolts? Thank you! Joe

Bud M.

2/16/2024

@JoeH Personally if it were my trailer I would switch to a double eye spring system even though it does mean changing out the hanger. This is because I know how difficult replacement slipper springs can be to find especially in a breakdown situation. If you choose to stick with the slipper style spring the Spring # e33SR looks to be the only size open eye we have that fits your mounting bolts being 26" on center.