Replacement Leaf Springs for a Trailer w/ Hangers 26-1/4" Apart and a 3,500 lbs Axle
Updated 02/15/2026 | Published 02/10/2026
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What springs would I need for my trailer. It measures 26 1/4” from center of eye to center of eye on trailer. Do not have old springs to measure them. Axle is a single axle 3500 Dexter.
asked by: Lamar
Expert Reply:
Hey Lamar. Since your spring hangers are 26 1/4” apart you'll need leaf springs an inch shorter to allow for the shackle movement. I recommend the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles item # e54SR. This is a 25-1/4" long leaf spring designed for a 3,500 lbs axles. The spring has 4-leafs for support and is sold individually.
To replace your shackles and wet bolts, you can use the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers item # K71-358-00. This kit comes with greaseable wet bolts to make routine maintenance easy. The shackle straps are 3-1/8" long from the center of the mounting holes.
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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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- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
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Tim F.
2/15/2026
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