What Is The Purpose Of Steel band On Leaf Springs
Question:
Hello, Im building trailer and I noticed that the leaf springs have a yellow line at one eyelet and a band around the leafs at the other end. I assume the yellow goes to the front of the trailer and the yellow marke goes to the front. Is this correct? Thanks
asked by: Bob
Helpful Expert Reply:
The leaf springs are normally installed with the band forward of the axle, but it is not something that has to be done that way. The steel band is called the rebound clip. Their main purpose is to help keep the main leaf from breaking on a rebound.
When the weight of a vehicle or trailer is on the spring, all of the leaves work together to support the spring above them. If the wheel drops for any reason the total weight of the axle falls on the main leaf if there are no rebound clips. The clip also keeps the leaves neatly stacked.
The leaf springs you referenced, part # e54SR, are a double-eye 4-leaf spring designed for 3,500-lb trailer axles. These springs measure 25-1/8 inches eye-to-eye, and are 1-3/4 inches wide.
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