How Much Will Springs of the Timbren Silent Ride Suspension # TSR3500S04 Compress Under 2K lbs

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How much will these compress with a static trailer weight of 2000 pounds. I need to know for ride height. Also are they designed to be trailing arm or can they be mounted as leading arm.

asked by: Mike B

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The Timbren Silent Ride Suspension # TSR3500S04 will have about 1" to 1-1/2" of compression with 2,000 lbs of trailer weight and they are designed to be trailing arm. I confirmed this with my contact at Timbren.

expert reply by: Jon G

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There isn't really a suggested angle at which to mount the Lippert shock kit #LC281255 as long as it does not exceed a 45 degree angle. I would say a 30 or 35 degree angle would be good but it would really be different on every application so its…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Hey Darrel, we actually have exactly what you are looking for with the part #TRU52FR which is for a 7k axle and is 25-1/4 inch from eye to eye. This is also a 6 leaf spring as well. The spring you referenced would be too short.

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The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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Hey Denny! We can definitely help you out with that rough ride on your trailer. A pretty standard option is an upgraded equalizer like the MORryde you looked at. The best choice is always going to be the one that matches your current equalizer…

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Answer 10

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 11

Hey Mark, I looked up the specs of the spring you have now and found that it is a 24-3/4 inch long spring from eye center to eye center and for a 7k axle. So that means that the replacement spring part #EM28AJ that you referenced will work great as a…

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Answer 12

Hey Kevin! I didn't see an order yet but it sounds like you already got some shocks based on your 2nd question. I went ahead and added it below your 1st question above. If you still need shocks you can use the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock…

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