What Direction Should The Band on a Leaf Springs Be Faceing
Updated 02/23/2026 | Published 02/18/2026
Question:
When installing trailer leaf springs that have a band around one end, does it matter which end of the trailer the banded end faces?
asked by: Lance C
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Expert Reply:
Hey, Lance.
The direction the springs are in doesn't matter. They can be to the front or to the rear of the axle and will perform the same either way.
What kind of trailer are you working on?
expert reply by:
Gwendolyn Y
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3-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
- 3 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Marine Grade
- EMCO
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Lance C.
2/20/2026
16ft tandem axle. Had 2 sets of springs break so I replaced all 4. Now my front driver tire wears funny and sits at a slight angle to the inside of the wheel well. I thought maybe the bearings were bad so I replace wheel bearings, races, and oil seal. Plenty of grease in the hub. Not sure if I did something wrong when replacing the springs.