Can I Use 24 Inch Leaf Springs to Replace Leaf Spring w/ a 25-1/2 Inch Eye to Eye Distance?

Updated 04/30/2024 | Published 04/28/2024

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Question:

i have a 2 axle trailer with 25.5 eye to eye springs. the distance between the upper hole on the equilizer to rear mount is 27.5 what spring length can i use? will 24 springs work?

asked by: Charles S

Helpful Expert Reply:

If you use shorter leaf springs like the 24-7/8" Long item # e76SR you're going to not only make your trailer sit lower to the ground but your tires will be slightly close together. We don't have any 24" springs but if you went that short I would recommend changing your shackle straps to compensate for the difference.

It's recommended to jack one side of your trailer up before measuring the springs because they tend to flatten out with years of use. If you've measured like this and that's where you got the 25-1/2" measurement, I recommend sticking with a spring as close to that measurement as possible like the 25-1/4" Long item # e34SR that works with axles up to 6,000 lbs

expert reply by: Jerred H