Recommended Leaf Springs for Vintage Trailer

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I have a 1 3/4 in width leafs spring that is 27 ctc n 9/16 hole Would ur 3500 lb leaf spring work on my vintage trailer would it longer with the full load since my shackles hanger measure 27 n 1/4 I just want make sure my shackle woul have the right angle back since my trailer only weight 2000 pounds my old shackle measure 2 3/4 n 4 1/2 long I need new shackle n bolt with Grease nipples Thank u

asked by: David

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The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long # SP-210275 will work with your vintage trailer. It looks from the photo like you would also need the Replacement U-Bolt with Nuts for 2" Wide, Square Trailer Axles - 9/16" Diameter # 175211 and the U-Bolt Plate - 2" Wide, Square Trailer Axle - 1-3/4" Wide Spring - 9/16" Bolts # TRTP200175.

You will need to reuse your shackle straps, but you can use the Wet Equalizer Bolt with Locknut and Grease Zerk for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long # 126B2 or 3-1/2 inch long # 126A1

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Measuring the distance from the center of one eye on your original springs to the center of the other eye will give you a general idea of the length of the new springs you need. Your springs may measure slightly longer due to wear so you will want…

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Answer 2

Your Aristocrat's axle may have a sticker or tag indicating its weight capacity, or you can use the Lo-Liner 13's listed dry weight of 1300-lbs as a guide. This dry weight suggests it has a 2K axle which would use 26-inch 4-leaf…

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As you may have already found, 5200 lb, 6000 lb and 7000 lb axles can all use the same components including inner/outer bearings, hubs and brakes. Here are some other things they share in common: Dexter 5200 lb Regular Duty Axle - 0.180 inch tube…

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Answer 4

This sounds like a small utility trailer or a kit trailer. In order to determine the capacity as best as I can I would need to know the inner and outer bearing numbers stamped into the metal of the bearings. It is possible that there is a sticker or…

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Answer 5

With how long your current springs are, you will have replace the hangers for the springs to attach to. That being said, this does happen sometimes and it is not the end of the world. The 6-Leaf Double Eye Spring #e27SR will have a length of 26…

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The only real difference between your current 3-leaf springs and the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long #SP-210275 will be the thickness of the leaf spring stack. This will be 3/8" thicker when compared to what…

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Answer 7

The correct axle position should be determined by the formula I have added for you. The 60/40 ratio you mentioned is normally just a starting point and you would want to use the formula to figure out the optimal place for your axle. As for…

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Answer 8

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 9

Moving your axles below the leaf springs will certainly give you additional height on your trailer. I can also tell by the picture that you have plenty of room between the tires to go with a taller wheel/tire setup as well. Since you have square…

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Answer 10

It is best to measure trailer leaf springs without a load on them. It would be best to remove the spring from the trailer completely, otherwise you could jack the trailer up. That will give you the most accurate center eye to center eye length…

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Answer 11

In the attached diagram the A measurement is actually the distance from the center of the spring hangers for a single axle trailer. The spring eye to spring eye measurement for your leaf springs will be slightly different. The B measurement that you…

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Answer 12

The standard amount of space that we recommend having between the top of your tires and the fender is 4" with your trailer unloaded. If this is shorter for your 2006 enclosed trailer then it is definitely wise to switch something up. The only…

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