Replacing 26" Leaf Springs on Square 3,500 Pound Axles
Updated 07/17/2024 | Published 07/07/2024
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I need to replace the springs on my tandem axle boat trailer. Springs are 26” reverse 3 leaf. I also need to replace all of the hardware. Square axles rated for 3,500.
asked by: Dan F
Expert Reply:
Hey Dan,
We have a few 26" trailer leaf springs available, but none that match the 3,500 pound rating you're needing. If your existing leaf springs are pretty old, it's very possible they stretched a bit over time, meaning you actually need a shorter set like the 25-1/8" 4-Leaf # e54SR as a new replacement. Also make sure you're measuring from the center of one "eye" to the other with the trailer lifted so it's not under load.
And just a note, the fact that it's a 4-Leaf isn't really an issue even though you'll be replacing 3-leaf assemblies.
For your square axles you can use the U-Bolt Kit # CE23103.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
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Dan
7/16/2024
I measured bolt to bolt is where I got the 26”. The springs should each be rated for 1,500# x 2 is 3,000#. Axles are rated for 3,500. Does this all make sense?