Can 6,000LB Double Eye Leaf Springs Be Used on Trailer With 3,500LB Axles?
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 07/03/2024
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Question:
my 3500 springs keep breaking..can i upgrade to these?..my axles are 3500,but these 6000 ib spring lengths match..tired of broken springs..each spring i have handles 1750 lbs...these new ones handle 3000 a piece.. measurements match
asked by: Cecil
Expert Reply:
I would not recommend going all the way up to the 6,000LB Spring # e47SR as this would cause the suspension to not flex properly with the weight on the trailer. We do have the 4,000LB Spring # e57SR which is only 1/8" longer than the 3,500LB Spring # e54SR. This small difference in length will still work on your setup as the shackle bolts allow for a little play. Don't get hung up the 3,500lb and 6,000lb spring are both 4 leaf and the 4,000lb is only 3 leaf as it is a thicker leaf than the lighter spring. Also be sure to replace all the leaf springs at the same time especially since you are changing capacity.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 6000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/8 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
- etrailer
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Lazer S.
2/3/2026
Hey, how did the 4,000‑lb springs work out on your trailer? It sounds like they could give you a good balance between strength and proper flex. Sharing how they performed could help others dealing with the same broken spring issue.