What Rating Should be Used to Pick Out Trailer Leaf Springs
Published 09/25/2024
Question:
I have a two axle 1986 closed Haulmark trailer that I’m considering to replace the springs. When considering the spring load rating, should I be ordering springs based upon usual load weight or should the springs be ordered such as to distribute the weight? For example, say my total load weight is 4000 lbs. should I order each spring with a 4000 lb weight rating or springs rated as 4000 lbs divided by the number of springs?
asked by: Howard B
Expert Reply:
Hey Howard, you would want to go with leaf springs that match the axle rating of your trailer as that's how the springs are typically rated. So for example, the leaf spring part # e57SR would be the correct rating as it was designed for 4,000 lb axles and also has a very standard length of 25-1/4 inches.
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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 4000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 3 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
- etrailer
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Howard B.
9/25/2024
My question again is: Would I need all springs to be rated at 4000 lbs or would the required spring rating be 4000 lbs divided by the number of springs?