6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long

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• What are the Proper Components Needed to Install the Leaf springs On a Trailer
  Building a single axle trailer you will need the following items to install leaf springs. I have listed the part numbers for the PR626 Springs next to the items needed. 2 Springs - # e27SR 2 Front Hangers - # 115917, 1-1/2 inch tall or # 28-5, 3-1/4 inches tall 2 Rear Hangers - # 30-20, with 1-1/2 inch or # 93003-3x, with 3-1/4 inch 4 Shackle Straps - # TRSL313 6 Shackle Bolts and Nuts - # 166081 These components are available in the following Kits. Single Axle Trailer Hanger Kit 1-1/2...
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• Is it Ok to Replace Factory Leaf Springs With a Higher Capacity Option?
  Though I do tend to warn people about the ride getting stiffer when upping the capacity of their leaf springs, you are correct in that you will technically never be fully "unloaded". I do have to mention that this could still happen, but very minimally. With that being said, this is something that is done pretty often. Whether this is due to the factory springs not handling the weight very well, or wearing out over time, upgrading to a slightly heavier capacity is perfectly fine. The 6-Leaf...
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• Spacing Measurements for Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit APT5 & Spring e27SR
  When setting up a new trailer suspension it is best to do a mock-up (by clamping or tack welding the parts in place) to allow you to see how the system functions. There are so many variables that is best to test. Typical spacing dimensions for 25-1/8-inch springs are shown in the chart on the page for # APT5. Since the springs you intend to use, 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e27SR, are 7/8-inch longer than those listed in the chart, you will want to increase the hanger spacing approximately...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring for Dexter 248744
  I did some research and it looks like the spring you need is 26 inches long and for a 4,400 lb trailer axle like you mentioned. We have a really easy solution for that with the part # e27SR which is 26 inches long and for a 4,500 lb trailer axle so it would be perfect. This is a 6 leaf spring so it might very slightly change ride height of the trailer but not to a significant amount.
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• Replacement Leaf Springs for Dump Trailer with 3500-lb Axle
  If your 10-foot dump trailer was made with a 3500-lb axle you cannot double its weight capacity just by swapping out the leaf springs to higher-rated ones. Any trailer's rated weight capacity depends on all of the component parts used to fabricate it. These include the trailer frame, the dump bed itself, the axle and suspension and even the specific hubs, wheels and tires on it. Changing one of these components to another with a higher rating does NOT mean that the entire trailer now has...
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• Replacement 26-1/4 Leaf Springs for Trailer with 3,500 Lb Axle
  The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # e27SR measures 26" eye to eye unloaded so this would be an excellent replacement option. They will work great on a 3,500 lb axle offering a bit more support than the original equipment. The 1/4" difference won't be an issue as the springs were measured loaded and will shorten without a load.
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• Replacement Leaf Spring for a 27-1/2 Hanger Spacing with a 5-1/2 Equalizer
  The best way find the correct replacement leaf springs would be to measure from the center of each bolt hole on your existing leaf springs. Once you have the bolt hole to bolt hole measurement of your leaf spring you will want to add about 1"-2" to account for leaf spring wear. I have attached a help article that will further walk you through this process. It sounds to me like your leaf spring eye hole to eye hole measurement is going to be about 25" therefore I recommend using the 6-Leaf...
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• Leaf Spring Size for 7,400 lb travel trailer
  That isn't as easy answer. The length between your hangers and whether you have a single or tandem axle setup will make a difference. If you have a single axle we have the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long # e64SR If you have tandem axles which is most likely, then you will use 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e27SR but there is also the 25-1/8 inch # e57SR. You will need to determine shackle strap length based on...
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• What Causes Trailer Leaf Springs To Break Continuously
  Yes, leaf springs must be replaced in pairs which is why one side left go and then the other shortly after. In regards to the stent you get on a full set of leaf springs, there are really a ton of variables present here so it is hard to predict. However, if you are a full-timer then odds are your trailer is going to be subjected to harder conditions and most likely more weight than the average trailer therefore your suspension components will wear faster. I have attached our leaf spring...
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• What Size Leaf Spring Is Needed for 2012 Forest River Salem With 3500 lb Axle and 26 Springs.
  The size of the leaf spring you will want for your 2012 Forest River Salem is the 26" long and the 1-3/4" wide. The weight capacity can vary a little, although you don't want to go below the 3500 lbs. The leaf springs you will want, keeping your sizes in mind, is the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e27SR. These springs have the 26" length and 1-3/4" width that you need and although it has an axle capacity of 4,000 lbs. that will still fit on your Forest...
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• Recommended Leaf Spring Replacements for a Trailer with a 3,500 Pound Axle
  With the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring - 26" Long # e77SR having an axle capacity of 2,000 pounds, each spring is actually only rated to 1,000 pounds. These technically can be used, but you will most likely bottom out when driving under load. With that being said, I suggest either going with 3,500 pound axle springs, or something a little heavier duty if your current springs are not getting the job done. The closest 3,500 pound option we currently have is the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb...
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• How to Determine Correct Axle Positioning for 12 Foot Homemade Trailer
  Start off by placing your axle about 2/3rds of the way behind your trailer coupler. From there you'll need to fine-tune your axle placement until your trailer tongue weight is 10 - 15% the overall weight of your trailer. There isn't a set "put the axle here for this trailer length" since trailer weight can vary some, but we've created a helpful article to help make this easier. I'm adding a link to this article as well as a photo from the article that you can reference.
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• Leaf Spring Replacement Solution for 2017 Keystone Laredo
  As long as the 26 inch length of the leaf spring part # e27SR matches what you have now this spring would work great. The difference in the amount of leaves would not be an issue at all. Most likely you have 2-3/8 inch diameter axles and the correct U-bolt kit would be the part # APUBR-1 but if you have something different let me know.
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• Spring Hanger Position for Tandem Axle Trailer with 6000 lb Axles
  To determine the location for the axles on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located where you will have 60 percent of the frame of the trailer in front of the center of the equalizer hanger and 40 percent behind the center of the equalizer hanger. For example, if the trailers frames length is 18 feet, then the center-line location for the equalizer...
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• Troubleshooting Harsh Ride for New Trailer with 2k Leaf Springs
  Sounds like you may have torqued down the shackle bolts so tight that they no longer pivot like they should when the spring compresses which is causing a very harsh ride. We recommend that shackle bolts be tightened fully, then backed off slightly to allow free movement. I attached a picture that shows that shackle angle that is recommended. Using 2,000 lb axles on a trailer that weighs 1,500 lbs when full loaded should work fine, but it might add to the harshness since a good portion...
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• Are the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26 Long Sold Individually
  The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long part # e27SR are sold individually. It would require a quantity of two per axle.
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• Recommended 26 Double-Eye Leaf Spring For Boat Trailer With 3500 lbs Dexter Axle
  I have an option for you, but I wouldn't use 4500lb springs on your 3500lb axle as it will stiffen up the suspension quite a bit and lead to more of an unpleasant towing experience. Instead you will want to make sure that center of the spring eye to center of the spring eye measurement of 26-1/4" was with no weight on the spring, as weight on the spring will cause the spring to flatten slightly causing an inaccurate measurement. If your measurement was without weight on the spring the...
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• Mounting Options For 6-Leaf Double-Eye Leaf Springs
  The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles # e27SR should come with a pin on both the top and bottom of the leaf springs for your U-bolt plate to sit on. If for some reason yours came with a nut on the bottom then yes, you could remove the nut and bolt and flip it around to fit your application. This is a somewhat difficult and will require you to compress the spring leafs together while you remove the pin.
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• Which Leaf Springs for my 5x10 Trailer with a 3,500 Pound Axle
  There is a lot of variance in how much a spring will stretch. A trailer that carries a lighter load or is not used frequently will not have as much spring stretch. The springs you were looking at, part # e27SR, are made for trailers with 4,500 pound axles. It might result in a bit rougher of a ride. The double eye springs we carry for a 3,500 pound axle are 25-1/8 inch long. At six years of age, I can see the springs stretching 3/4 of an inch. We have two springs that would work for you,...
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• Can Boat Trailer Replace Slipper Springs With Double Eye Springs?
  Yes, you can replace your slipper springs with double eye springs. The Double-Eye Spring # e27SR measure 26 inches from center of spring eye to center of spring eye and would work for you; these have a 2,250 lb capacity each though you will need to find springs that match your trailer's capacity as closely as possible. The other thing you would need is a hanger kit such as # APS3, which has 1-1/2" tall front hangers, 1-1/4" tall rear hangers, and 3-1/8" shackle straps. The correct hanger...
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• How to Correctly Choose Replacement Leaf Springs When Multiple Options Are Available At My Capacity
  The number of leafs on the spring doesn't affect the durability or strength of the leaf spring, so there really isn't a difference between the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e27SR and the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long # e57SR in that respect. There is a difference in the height of the spring stack and the length, which is where you would want to focus when choosing the correct replacement springs for your trailer. You'll...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring Recommendation for 4,400 lb Trailer Axle
  With trailer leaf spring replacement you want to go with at least the same weight capacity as the axle with going a little bit over being acceptable. Next you'll want to match the length as best as possible while keeping in mind that leaf springs tend to stretch a bit over time as they wear out. So based on that you'd want the leaf spring part # e27SR which is 26 inches long and has a 4,500 lb weight capacity.
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• Trailer Bottoming Out and Flatten Double Eye Leaf Springs
  The amount of leaves does not necessary indicate capacity so it is possible that the springs you are using are under rated for the trailer. There could also be other suspension components that will need to be replaced. Check for signs of obvious damage such as cracked or broken parts or egg-shaped holes. If you have two 3,800 pound axles and the trailer weighs 8,000 pounds then the trailer is overloaded by 400 pounds and that is likely causing the problem. Going to higher capacity springs...
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• Replacement For Dexter 072-100-00 4000 lb Leaf Spring
  We don't carry Dexter leaf springs, but we do offer the 4,500, 26 inch long center eye to center eye equivalent as part # e27SR.
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