Replacement Leaf Springs for a Vintage Camper
Question:
Hello! I was wondering if this part would be a feasible replacement for the springs on my 1957 13foot canned ham camper trailer. The original leaf springs are 35inch eye to eye and 1 3/4inch wide with 10 leaves. I do not know the exact weight of this trailer, but I would say it is definitely below 4000 lbs. The axle is a square type with 3 1/2inch spindles, no brakes. Hopefully these pictures will help! If these are or arent the right springs for the job, could you direct me to what would be my best bet? Also along with the correct mounting hardware since I will most likely have to weld new mounts to my frame because of the shorter length. Thank you for any help and info!
asked by: Chris B
Helpful Expert Reply:
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 inches from eye to eye, so you will also need the # APS2 hanger kit. This will cover both hangers on both sides, so you will need no other parts to get this system up and running.
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Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear
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6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
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