Replacement Leaf Springs and Hardware for 2022 Forest River Platinum 179DBKX

Updated 08/22/2025 | Published 08/03/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers - Double Eye Springs

(1001)

$104.13

4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,400-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long

(265)

$156.40

4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long

(2042)

$70.43

Question:

Can you help me find the correct replacement leaf springs and hardware for my 2022 Forest River Platinum 179DBKX travel trailer?

asked by: Michael B

Expert Reply:

Hey Michael! I can definitely help you find replacement leaf springs and hardware for your travel trailer. However, we will need some more information to get the right parts. For the leaf springs, I need to know your axle capacity, as well as the length. Measuring the flat length is the most accurate, see the attached picture.

For hardware I'm assuming you want new bolts and shackle straps. I highly recommend using a wet bolt kit for more durable parts so you can avoid any future failure. It looks like that is a single axle trailer so you can use the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers # K71-358-00. This comes with wet bolts, bronze bushings, and 1/2" thick shackles.

expert reply by: Robin H

Flat Length
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Michael B.

8/13/2025

Thank you. Sorry, I missed this until I got the reminder. I definitely want the hardware as well as the springs. I will measure the springs and get back to you. How do I find the axle capacity? Is that on the sticker on the trailer?

Robin H.

8/14/2025

@MichaelB take a look at the axle tag, it is typically listed on there. If it doesn't have a capacity it should at least have a serial number which can be used to identify it.

Michael B.

8/17/2025

@RobinH the flat length looks like 13 inches, but hard to measure with them on the trailer. The VIN is 4X4TSMT19NY010743. The axle sticker states “D44 Capacity: 4400 lbs”.