Replacing Slipper Springs with Double-Eye Springs
I currently have flat end slipper springs on my single axle trailer that I believe are too long. Free length is at 26 inches. Trailer measurements are 23 3/4 from center of eye to the front of slipper shackle and 25 1/4 to end of slipper shackle....
Is There Advantage to 3 Leaf or 4 Leaf Trailer Suspension Leaf Spring
Building a hay wagon style people mover. Putting 4 leaf springs, wagon will weigh about 2500 pounds, 20 people about 3500, so 4, 1750 springs. Question is advantage/disadvantage to 3 leaf vs 4 leaf? | In general the differences aren't huge,...
Will The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles Fit a Forest River Cherokee 25pack12?
Will Item # SP-222275 leaf springs fit a forest river cherokee 25pack12? | There are a couple ways to verify if the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles # SP-222275 is the correct size for your Forest River Cherokee 25pack12....
Information Needed to Add Electric Brakes to Car Hauler
I have a car transporter but its only a 2 wheel set up. What do you recomend for a 4 wheel set up to haul a car weing 1600KG ? It must be a 4 wheel set up or not and will a 4 wheel be more stable ? can i fit brakes as well and how ? Thank you. Regards...
Replacement Leaf Spring For 1998 Boat Trailer Carrying 18-Ft Bass Boat
Have a 98 model boat trailer for a 18 ft bass boat single axle single leaf it is 27 inches from the center of the eyes do you make one to replace this | The best fit when replacing leaf springs on a trailer is to know what the trailer and axle...
Hanger Kit to Use with Leaf Spring # SP-216275
Is there a recommended hanger kit to go with SP-216275? | If the trailer is a tandem axle trailer the hanger kit part # APT8 would work great with the leaf spring part # SP-216275 or if it's a single axle the part # APS4 would work great. |
Leaf Spring Recommendation for Canoe Trailer
Hello, I am looking to purchase new leaf springs for my canoe trailer. Breadth between eyelets is exactly 24.5 inches. Will a 25 1/4 fit? I cant find the exact size anywhere. You advertise 24 5/8 with a slip end, but this one is hooked. Thanks...
Do Trailer Slipper Springs Normally Slip Out of their Rear Hangers
Hello, I noticed some squeaking when driving over bumps today. I got home and discovered that the slipper end of my spring had apparently slipped out. See the photo. How does this happen? I downgraded from the factory 2000# springs to this...
What is Typical Suspension Travel for Trailer Leaf Spring
How much should the suspension travel 1 from zero load to normal load static load position and 2 from normal load to bottoming out static to hitting a big pot hole? And is it dependent upon trailer weight? | Typical spring deflection for trailer...
4-Leaf Slipper Spring Recommendation that is 1-3/4 inches Wide and 30 inches Long
Good Day: I am looking for a 4 leaf slipper spring. I am told that the standard art number for this is 4341-17. it is 1/4inch stock, 1 3/4inch wide and is 30inch from slipper end to center of eye. Do you folks have any and how much do...
Are Trailer Leaf Springs Sold Individually or in Pairs
Are these leaf springs sold as a pair or individually? | The trailer suspension leaf springs that we carry, including # SP-178275 are sold individually. When replacing springs though you will always want to replace all of them at the same time....
Should the Space Between Tandem Axle Trailer Tires Be the Same On Both Sides of the Trailer
I have a wheel spacing problem 0n a 5th wheel the side with 3 slides has a spacing of 3/8 in. and the other side has a 1 3/4 in. I dont see anything wrong it has 3000 lb. springs would the springs on that side be weak and would 3500 or 4000...
Can you Tow a Trailer at its Max Capacity
Hi, i l bought a 4x6 trailer at lowes and i am looking to haul a 1800 lbs welding machine on it. My concern is that it is a 10 hr trip it does good on short distance.. | Though you never want to go over the maximum capacity of the trailer, towing...
Is there a Centering Stud on Both Sides of the Redline Slipper Spring # WIC2
Does the WIC2 spring have a centering center stud on the bottom side of the spring? From the looks of the picture and the video I cant see the bottom in the video, the bottom is smooth and a centering stud is only on the topside. My axle mounts...
Dimensions of Double-Eye and Slipper Trailer Leaf Springs
how is the half length generally measured that is, when viewing new leafsprings and the half length is indicated is it measure using tape measure or a straight measure? | If you refer to the linked diagram for the double-eye leaf spring # e27SR...
Is Dexter Spring DX95QR and Universal Group # SP-269275 the Same Spring
Item # SP-269275 item # dx95qr Is there any difference in these spring leaf? 2018 sun country 4/5 car hauler. 12k axles dexter with electric over hydraulic drum brakes I will need U bolts and the other 2 bolts on the ends. Thanks, | The...
Can Two Single Axle Correct Track Kits Be Used in Place of Tandem Axle Kit
I have a tandem axle 5th wheel RV. Looking to raise it a few inches for a more level ride. Im towing with a 2016 Ram 2500 which sits pretty high stock and the trailer doesnt sit level when hooked up. I think Im gonna replace the leaf springs...
Should Trailer Leaf Springs Have Higher Capacity Than Axles
Hello, I have a 30ft travel trailer with a tandem axle and leaf spring setup. The other day one of the springs failed while driving home. It seems that the current springs are only rated for 7000lb but the GVWR is 7600lb. I have always been...
Replacement Axle for Smaller Boat Trailer with 1,800 lb Capacity
I am refurbishing a small boat trailer that needs an axle, hub, and leaf springs. The dimensions of the existing parts are shown below. Can you recommend what parts would fit? I found a CE Smith 1800lb axle that would fit but I could not find...
Which Double-Eye Leaf Springs Are Suitable For 5,500lb Tandem Trailer?
My trailer weighs 5500 the leaf springs I ordered have a cap.of 2000 # each something I just found out are they going to do the job ? | The 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/2" # SP-113275 is rated for 1,000lbs each,...
Replacement Slipper Spring for 1973 Tennessee Boat Trailer
Good morning, I have a 1973 Tennessee boat trailer. I need 2 slipper springs. May be able to get buy with one. I have searched for the correct size and tried to make do with a longer one but no luck. The spring I need is 18 1/2 inches from the...
Spring Pack Thickness of Slipper Spring # SP-268275
how thick is the spring pack at the spring pad area? | I checked with the manufacturer and the thickness of the spring pack of the part # SP-268275 is 2 inches. |
How to Find the Correct Replacement Leaf Springs for a 2022 Grand Design 265BH
Have a 2022 grand design 265bh. Looking for new leaf springs. Are SP-222275 the correct one? Will also be doing wet bolt kit at same time. | Hey Eric, the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles # SP-222275 could work but really...
Could the Bushing of the WIE3 Slipper Spring be Replaced with one for a 1/2 Diameter Bolt
Do to the design of trailer frame,I need to use a half inch bolt. Can the bushing be replaced to fit 1/2bolt? and do you have the needed bushings and bolts 3? | I spoke with my contact at Universal and he informed me that you could use a...
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