Replacement Leaf Springs For Tandem Trailer With 6,000 lb Axles

Question:

I have a trailers that weighs about 8000 lbs and has tandem 6000 lbs axes my current springs are 25 1/2 inches long with 4 leafs and are bottoming out. whats springs should I get?

asked by: Ronny R

Expert Reply:

If you are bottoming out with your trailer it can be caused by a weak or broken suspension causing the problem. You want to check for all of the components for any signs of obvious damage.

Since leaf springs may flatten out a bit over time you will need to measure the center-of-eye-to-center-of-eye to find the right leaf springs. This should be done when the spring is off the trailer or with the trailer raised so there is no weight on the spring.

One of the double-eye leaf springs we offer for a 6,000-lb axle is part # e47SR. These 4-leaf springs measure 25-1/8 inches eye to eye.

We also have a 5-leaf spring, part # e34SR. This spring measures 25-1/4 inches eye to eye.

This would be a good time to check the rest of your trailer suspension and make sure everything is in good shape. I have attached a helpful article that has a trailer maintenance schedule you can check out. I have also attached a link to a helpful article about double-eye trailer suspension you can take a look at.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L