Can 26 inch Long Leaf Spring be Replaced with 25-1/4 inch
Updated 03/31/2025 | Published 01/13/2025
Question:
Can I use a 25.25inch leaf spring to replace a 26inch leaf spring?
asked by: Jason
Expert Reply:
Hey Jason, it's pretty common for replacement leaf springs to be slightly shorter than what they replace as springs tend to stretch/flatten overtime as they wear out so while you are on the right track 3/4 of an inch is a bit too much of a "stretch" (pun intended) so I would not attempt to do use that size.
What axle capacity do you have? I can try and come up with your best option.
Typically between 1/8 of an inch and 1/4 of inch is an acceptable amount of stretch to see.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
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- 9/16 Inch Eye
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- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
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Robert
3/28/2025
I have a 2020 Momentum 349M. Came with 7000# Dexter axle and 7000# ( part 072-027-02) rated springs and Mor Ryde 3000 equalizer. I don’t haul toys or excess weight but I have broken two leaf springs and destroyed two new tires. I called Dexter and they told me 8000# rated springs (7 leafs) part number 072-079-01 would work and fit fine. The thing about Dexter is they only provide flattened (loaded) measurement which is 26” eye to eye. I have measured my removed old 7000# rated springs and the eye to eye is 5 1/4”. I would say that there is some stretch in that number. Most of the 8000# rated springs that etrailer sells measure 24 7/8, that would mean only 3/8” difference. The big question: will that 3/8 “ difference be a problem. Thank you, Rob