How Much Clearance Will Leaf Spring With Additional Leaf Add to Trailer
Updated 12/22/2025 | Published 10/12/2024
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Question:
How much extra wheel clearance can I gain by switching from a 4 leaf to a 5 leaf
asked by: Brian
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Expert Reply:
Hi Brian; the # K71-384-00 you ordered will raise your trailer by the diameter of the leaf spring plus the height of the leaf spring stack. Leaf thickness on your typical leaf spring like the # e22YR is 3/8" so adding a leaf would get you another 3/8" of clearance.
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Robin H
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
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- 4000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 26 Inch Long
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Robin H.
12/22/2025
Hey Brian, how did things turn out after adding the extra leaf and using the over-under conversion kit on your trailer? Knowing how much clearance you gained could help others looking to make the same change.