Using a leaf spring with a capacity higher than what the manufacturer of your trailer recommends will cause a very stiff and rough ride. A higher rated leaf spring pack is not what I would recommend to increase ground clearance.
In order to retain ride quality and support while also gaining ground clearance, I recommend installing taller leaf spring hangers since you mentioned that your leaf springs are already positioned above the axle. In order to recommend a taller leaf spring hanger... view full answer...
I definitely recommend replacing your 3,500 lb 26 inch leaf springs with the 26 inch 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles # e22YR.
The 4,500 lb would be too stiff and your ride would suffer so the better option by far are the 4k springs. view full answer...
24-5/8" long. The correct replacement leaf springs for a Malone MicroSport Trailer item # MAL43FR is the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring item # e36SR. This a direct replacement for the 500 lbs capacity slipper springs that came with the Malone trailers. They are sold individually. view full answer...
Thanks for the picture and all of the information! Those dimensions do not match up to a leaf spring we currently have but I do have a close option which I think will work. When leaf springs are measured for replacement we ask people to jack the trailer up, on one side, to take the weight off of the springs. Over the years the springs will stretch out and a 10 year old trailer could very likely have started out with a shorter leaf spring. Another way to accurately measure is to go from... view full answer...
To measure for the correct leaf spring length, you should jack up the trailer so that the axle hangs free, then measure straight across from the center of one eye to the center of the other eye. Because springs tend to flatten out as they wear, this the best way to get an accurate measurement.
Each of our product pages for the leaf springs shows a diagram showing the width and height of the spring.
If you click the provided links, you can see the double eye leaf springs we offer as well... view full answer...
Yes, you will need to replace the hangers as well since there will be a 1/4" gap.
The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # SP-210275 you're looking at is rated for 3,500 lb axle applications so I actually recommend using the the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles # e84SR instead. This will give you just the right amount tension needed for your trailer - the 3,500 lb leaf spring will be too rigid and cause the trailer to ride more stiff.
The 2K leaf spring is shorter than the 3.5K... view full answer...
To determine the capacity leaf springs you have on your 1996 Mobile Scout RFK-30 fifth-wheel trailer you should look on the frame of your trailer for a plate that will have the VIN number, there should also be a listing for the axle ratings too.
You can also tell the weight capacity of the axle by measuring the diameter of the axle. A 3,500-lb. axle will have a diameter of 2-3/8 inches and a 6,000-lb. to 7,200-lb. axle will have a diameter of 3 inches. I am sending a link to an FAQ page... view full answer...
The best way to determine the weight capacity of your leaf springs would be to check the weight rating of the axle on your trailer. The trailer will have a plate or sticker on it that will list the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that will list the weight capacity.
You can also tell the weight capacity of the axle by measuring the diameter of the axle. A 2,000-lb axle will have an... view full answer...
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 measurements.
The next factor that you will want to consider is that springs flatten out over time. If these are the original springs and they measure 27 inches from eye to eye, the original length could have been around 25 to 26 inches.
If you... view full answer...
There is usually two capacities listed on a leaf spring. The spring capacity and the axle capacity.
For the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e54SR that you referenced it has a spring capacity of 1,750 lbs meaning that the individual spring can handle 1,750 lbs. The axle capacity is 3,500 lbs meaning that when you use two springs the combined capacity is 3,500 lbs.
I attached an FAQ article on trailer suspension for you to check out also. view full answer...
I have a set of leaf springs for your Lippert Axle they are 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long item # e27SR. You will want to measure the spacing on your mounting brackets to confirm compatibility. The length from center of spring eye to center of spring eye is 26".
There are a couple options for raising your 5th Wheel. The first is an axle flip using the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit item # K71-384-00. This moves your trailer's leaf springs... view full answer...
You will be fine, I spoke with one of our installers here and he said that the springs will have small length variances due to one spring having more of a bow shape when compared to the other springs but once weight is put on the trailer after installation everything will even out as the springs all have the same spring rate. view full answer...
The overall height including the is 2-3/8 inches of the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long # e47SR. view full answer...
If your trailer has the correct carrying capacity for your pontoon boat and if the trailer's suspension is in good order you may not gain anything by switching to 6-leaf springs. Trailer leaf springs are made with varying numbers of leaves and they are selected based on their specific weight rating which needs to match the axle. Spring length also matter too, of course.
If the springs are rusted/badly worn you may just need new ones of the same rating. The double-eye leaf springs we have... view full answer...
The standard configuration for tandem trailer axles and leaf springs is for the axle to be bolted on top of the leaf springs as shown in the linked image.
There are kits available to reverse the positions of the axles and springs to lift a trailer for increased ground clearance. We offer two such kits, parts # K71-384-00 and the item you referenced # K71-385-00, which lift the trailer's height to help reduce issues with the trailer scraping when entering a steep driveway, for instance.
In... view full answer...
Welcome back! The correct U-Bolt kit for mounting your 2,000 lbs trailer axle is item # APUBR-10.
The right set of leaf springs for your trailer is typically determined by capacity and where your spring hangers are mounted. Since you are customizing your trailer you're not bound by this limitation. Since your trailer's axles going to max out at 2,000 lbs, I recommend the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles item # SP-169275. These 3 leaf springs are 20-3/8" long. They will... view full answer...
I am assuming your dry weight is 5,500 lbs. It sounds like you have something like the 2004 Forest River Cherokee M-28C with a UVW of 5,490 lbs. The GVWR for this travel trailer is 7,590 lbs. Subtracting the tongue weight would put you under 7k, so more than likely you have 3,500 lb axles. This would mean that your leaf springs would be 1,750 lb leaf springs. Since you are saying you think they are wrong, I'm guessing you mean they aren't working well. Based on the age of the trailer I'm... view full answer...
For all of our springs we list the unloaded length measured center eye to center eye straight across. Leaf springs can extend up to 1" when flexed. If you are looking to replace old leaf springs, you will want to jack up the trailer so that the axle is hanging, then take your measurement. Keep in mind that older leaf springs can flatten out over time. So even with the spring unloaded, it may measure slightly longer than the new replacement springs. A 26" spring like the # e22YR is a very... view full answer...
Though upgrading leaf springs to a higher capacity will help with bottoming out or other similar issues, it will not increase the overall payload of the trailer. This is due to several things, but mostly how sturdy the frame was designed. Higher capacity trailers will typically be built more robust than their lower capacity counterparts.
With that being said, if your current leaf springs are no longer handling your loads, I do recommend replacing them. The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring - 25-1/8"... view full answer...
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