What Is The Difference Between The etrailer e54SR And Dexter DX23CR Leaf Springs?
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/08/2025
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What is difference between e54SR and DX23CR other than length? Do you carry similar spring with higher weight rating? Original spring Dexter 072-042-00. Thank you -Monte
asked by: Monte C
Expert Reply:
Hello Monte, thanks for reaching out. Both of the springs you mentioned, the etrailer # e54SR and Dexter # DX23CR are springs for a 3,500 lb axle. The difference is the brand and the length. The # e54SR is our etrailer brand and is 25-1/8" long eye to eye. The # DX23CR is made by Dexter and is 25-1/4" long. The # DX23CR is going to be a direct replacement for your 072-042-00.
If you want to save a bit of money, the # e54SR is also a suitable replacement. The 1/8" difference is well within the acceptable tolerance when replacing leaf springs.
We do have some higher rated springs in this length, 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e57SR is 25-1/4" long and rated for a 4,000 lb axle. This would be a good upgrade if the current springs are being overworked. I wouldn't want to go too much higher than this or it could make the ride stiff.
What kind of trailer are these going on?
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 9/16 Inch Eye
- Nylon Bushings
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Standard Grade
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Jesse M.
8/7/2025
Hey Monte, how did the spring upgrade work out for your trailer? I'm curious to know if the higher-rated spring made a difference for you. Let me know, as it could help others in a similar situation!