Can Slipper Springs Be Used for Tandem 5,200 Pound Axles
Question:
i currently purchased 2 5200 lb axles with slipper leaf springs, I plan on building a 20 ft dual axle trailer . are they appropriate for that or do i need double eyed leaf springs?
asked by: Carlos
Expert Reply:
As long as both the axles and slipper springs are appropriately rated for the planned loaded weight of your trailer, there's no problem with using slipper springs instead of double-eye models. Slipper springs are actually typically used for more heavy-duty applications, so they're going to work really nicely on a heavier trailer like what you are building.
I have attached a couple of great articles on trailer suspension below that you might also check out. Just let me know if there are any other questions I can help with or if you need some recommendations on specific components.
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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 4000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 3 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Painted
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