Are There Dexter Double-Eye Leaf Springs For 8k Axle Close to 25-5/8 Inches
Updated 01/05/2026 | Published 09/21/2024
Question:
I have a 2021 Coachmen Apex Nano 213RDS travel trailer and just finished a 5K mile trip which resulted in 2 broken leaf springs. There seems to be very little info on a replacement part number for these from either Coachman or Dexter who supplied the axles and the suspension. The springs are of the double eye type with a 9/16 inch ID plastic bushing. The Spring Eye center to center distance measures approximately 24-5/8 inch rather than the more standard 25-1/4. Each leaf spring only has 3 spring laminates, but the axle U-Bolts are long enough to accommodate 4 spring laminates I installed the heaviest 4 laminate X 25-1/4 inch long spring available from Rural King to get me home, but the longer length is causing the shackles to crowd the equalizer. Do you have a good quality 24-5/8 inch or maybe 25-7/8 inch spring which I could purchase to replace all 4? BTW: This RV trailer is a dual axle arrangement using 2 Dexter 600 8k axles.
asked by: Jason W
Expert Reply:
Hey Jason,
While we don't have a 24-5/8 inch leaf spring for an 8k axle, we do have one that is close, the 24-7/8 inch long Dexter 7-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 8,000-lb Trailer Axles # DX74XR.
I know it's not specifically what you were asking, but I wanted to mention it just in case it can work for you as you mentioned the approximate 24-5/8 inch measurement (from center eye to center eye). This is the only length of double-eye spring we offer for 8k axles so hopefully it works for you.
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7-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 8,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 8000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 7 Leaf
- 24-7/8 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
- Dexter
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Jerred H.
1/5/2026
Hey Jason, did the 24-7/8 inch Dexter 7-leaf spring end up working for your trailer? Your results could really help others trying to match leaf spring lengths on similar setups. Knowing how it fit might guide the next person facing the same issue.