An In-Depth Look at the 1-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles Video

Hello Julio, thanks for reaching out. The appropriate spring for your trailer will depend on the weight capacity of each axle. Ideally the springs will match the axle capacity. Like for example the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #DX45CR is rated for 2,600…

Hey Mike, you are correct in ordering the 1-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long #e46SR. In order to measure your current worn out leaf springs, you should lift the trailer off the ground to take away any strain on…

Hey Phil! Thanks for getting back to me with those measurements! We have a leaf spring that is an exact replacement but I am guessing it's the pricey one you referenced. It is the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,400-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4"…

Comfort wise you'll be ok adding the 4-leaf spring item #TRU25FR over the 3-leaf spring item #e57SR just be aware it will slightly affect the ride height of your trailer. If your springs are above your axles it'll sit a little bit higher…

Since you have leaf springs that are most likely the 25-1/4 inch length unworn out the best leaf spring replacement would be the part #e34SR which is for 6k trailer axles. Since you wanted a slightly over rated spring this would work great.

I believe you are referencing our 6k double-eye leaf springs, the 4-leaf, 25-1/8" long #e47SR and 5-leaf, 25-1/4" long #e34SR. The number of leaves won't make a huge difference, but fewer leaves can give you a slightly softer ride. So…

Hello Greg. Generally, yes, shackles are required for any single axle utility trailer. The diagram below will show you the components of a typical single axle setup. You will have shackles on the rear hangers only. This is because as your axle hits…

The only advantage you might get from using the 1-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long #e46SR instead of a handful stacked together, like the 5-Leaf #e34SR, is if you're needing to lower the height of your…

Most trailer leaf springs will have a bushing in the eyes of the spring. It is interesting that the install video we have for the wet bolt part #126B2 that you referenced does not have a bushing involved at all. In reality all that really matters is…

Feel free to send me the pictures you have via email. If one side of the suspension hangers doesn't have a shackle setup you'll need to install some so that suspension can extend as it compresses. Otherwise it won't function well since…

Not the trailer axle itself, but you will need to put the brakes, bearings, seal, and hub on the axle Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #8327826-EB to completely set it up. The kit comes with grease for you to add to the bearings prior to…

Yes, for this you will want to use the Dexter Trailer Axle with Electric Brakes part #8327826-EB. This axle assembly has a 6,000 lb capacity with an 86-1/2" hub face to hub face measurement and a 71-1/2" spring center to spring center…