bing tracking image

Filter Questions and Answers:

reset filter

Expert Answers about Grand Design Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension


  • Leaf Spring Style Suspension Enhancement for 2006 Ford E350 Motorhome
  • It sounds like you are lookin for replacement leaf springs for your E350 which isn't something we offer. If instead you were looking for like a leaf spring suspension enhancement kit we have the SuperSprings part # SSA13.
    view full answer...

  • Breaking In Replacement 6,000 lbs Leaf Springs
  • Thanks for the picture of your build sheet! It does look like the etrailer 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring item # e94SR you purchased is the correct replacement spring. Feel free to email me back a picture of your suspension but unless you are flipping your equalizer with your trailer fully loaded you should just need to break the springs in. They're brand new so you should expect them to be pretty stiff especially if your trailer isn't fully loaded. I recommend checking to see if your new shackles...
    view full answer...

  • Lift Kit Options For A 2004 Keystone Cougar 5th Wheel Trailer
  • Hey Cody, We do offer replacement suspension components but to increase your trailer's height you'll want to go with an over-under conversion kit like Dexter's # K71-384-00 (2-3/8" diameter axles) or # K71-385-00 (3" diameter axles). You'll need to first measure the diameter of your axle tubes and check if you're suspension underslung or overslung. You'll need an underslung suspension in order to use these kits. These are designed to "flip" the leaf springs to the top of the axle (overslung)...
    view full answer...

  • Parts to Update Suspensions on 2007 Venture Triple Axle Boat Trailer
  • The Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 you looked at would be a great solution for a replacement. You will need a quantity of two since you have a triple axle trailer. You will also have a couple spare bolts leftover should you need them in the future. I would piece a kit together to eliminate the extra but the equalizers aren't available separately. It comes with the heavy duty equalizers with grease zerks, wet bolts, and heavy duty shackle straps. You could also go with an...
    view full answer...

  • Will Anything Bad Happen if Too Big of Trailer Suspension Equalizer is Used
  • Your equalizers not sitting level is a sign that they aren't going to work as well since the movement they normally allow will be limited. It may not be a problem in the near future but basically components of the suspension will wear out quicker and your tires may wear out quicker as well. It would be best to replace what you have with the correct size equalizer like the part # TREQ356.
    view full answer...

  • Upgraded Equalizers for 2024 Alliance Delta 251BH
  • Thank you for providing that information. It sounds like you already know this, but you want to choose a replacement equalizer that closely matches the one that came with the trailer. Since you have an 8" measurement on your standard equalizers I recommend the MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers # MR27ZR. These have the same 8" measurement between the outer shackle bolt holes with a height of 3-1/2". In addition to upgrading the equalizer I also recommend adding heavy duty shackles...
    view full answer...

  • Can Trailer with Slipper Springs be Changed to Double Eye without Changing Hangers
  • You can swap to a double eye leaf spring setup on your trailer but you will need to basically remove and reinstall new hangers that were designed for this type of setup like with the # APT3HD. There MIGHT be a way to modify what you have but it's pretty hard to say what that would take and how well it would hold up.
    view full answer...

  • Do etrailer Leaf Springs Come with U-Bolts
  • Hey Addison, the trailer hitch replacement leaf springs part # e44SR does not come with u-bolts. We have U-bolt kits that would work though like with the part # APUBR-9.
    view full answer...

  • Troubleshooting Equalizer and Shackle Not Making W Shape After Leveling Trailer
  • Is this with it still leveled? Have you tried sitting it down completely on the axles again? That will likely get everything back into place. It doesn't look like anything is specifically broken/damaged from what I can see unless your leaf spring suffered damage but that isn't in the picture. The equalizers shifting like this can happen when leveling or lifting the trailer. Sometimes mine get this way and if nothing else driving gets it to shift back.
    view full answer...

  • Is It Required to Change Install Hardware When Replacing Trailer Leaf Springs
  • It really just comes down to the condition of the hardware Stephen. It's not one of those things where if you are replacing one thing you HAVE to also replace other things at the same time. If your shackle bolts, etc. are all in good shape then I would just leave them be when you install the springs # e34SR.
    view full answer...

  • Suspension Replacement For A 1987 Arrowtown Trailer
  • The Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension # ASR35HDS01 does have one of their rubber jounce springs installed to cushion the suspension. I'm definitely curious to see some pictures of what you currently have to see if we have a solution for you. If you want to email me back those photos I can take a look and we can go from there.
    view full answer...

  • Recommended Replacement Axle and Brakes for An Axis Products 93" Trailer Axle
  • Hey Eddie, I do have an option for you but the closest axle we offer for what you're looking for is the Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles # e93GR which measures 94" at the hub face and 79" at the spring center. Since this'll be used to replace a trailer axle with a 93" hub face, the wheels/tires are going to stick out a 1/2" more on each side At this point, the spring seats can then be cut and rewelded. To convert your presumably surge brakes to electric, you're going to need...
    view full answer...