Yes, you can use 4-leaf springs in place of 3 leaf springs. The extra height of an additional leaf is minimal and won't really affect anything on the trailer. Provided that the springs used are replaced in pairs and not just one side of the trailer and they are the right length and capacity for the trailer you will be good to go. view full answer...
The Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers part # RM-2450 can be used on trailer with the leaf springs above or below the axle. Since your leaf springs are below the axle you will want to support the trailer frame with jackstands without taking any weight off the tires when installing the shocks according to the installation instructions.
If your leaf spring is broken you will want to replace the leaf springs before installing the shocks. We always recommend... view full answer...
It's common for trailer leaf springs to stretch a bit as they age so the correct replacement for your trailer is the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles part # SP-113275. This leaf spring has three leaves that each measure 1-3/4" wide, just like your old so it will be a direct replacement for your trailer. Please note, it's recommended to replace the leaf springs in pairs. view full answer...
Yes, you can replace a two leaf spring stack with a three leaf spring stack so long as your center to center (double eye springs only) measurement matches but please note the loaded and unloaded as well as the new and used center to center measurements will be different. There is a correlation between the numbers of leaves in a stack and the weight capacity of that stack but there are also two leaf spring stacks with the same weight capacity as three leaf spring stacks so going by the rated... view full answer...
If your existing leaf springs measure 25-1/2" then the correct replacement is likely either 25-1/8" or 25-1/4" as leaf springs stretch over time. Please note, leaf springs should also be measured with the trailer unloaded. I have attached for you below options in both these lengths, you'd just need to filter with your axle capacity. The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles part # e54SR is a pretty common replacement measuring 25-1/8". view full answer...
Since you have a 2-3/8 inch diameter axle, your axle is rated for 3,500 lbs, and you can use leaf springs rated for 3,500 lbs even with a trailer that has a 2,700 lb GVWR, though the ride might be a bit rough with heavier-rated springs. The number of leaves isn't as important as the rating, though, as there are 3-leaf and 4-leaf springs for 3,500 lb axles depending on their length.
In order to get the right leaf spring, you will need to measure your current springs from center of spring... view full answer...
The 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/2" # SP-113275 is rated for 1,000lbs each, and since there are two springs per axle the weight capacity would be 2,000lbs per axle. This would not be sufficient for your 5,500lb trailer so you would want a heavier duty leaf spring.
I see you ordered 4 of these leaf springs which tells me you likely have a tandem 2 axle trailer. This means each leaf spring must be rated for a minimum of 1,375lbs to be sufficient for a 5,500lb... view full answer...
I do have options for you but we do not have spring seats that would raise the height of your trailer. The spring seat we have for a 3" diameter axle is part # TRSS300 which is standard height. With that being said, a taller spring seat will only raise the height of a trailer if the leaf spring is above the trailers axle. If the leaf spring is below the trailers axle then a taller spring seat would actually lower the height of your trailer.
Using taller spring seats are never recommended... view full answer...
I can help you determine the right replacement double-eye leaf springs for your Keystone Hideout, though we don't have any way of knowing what specific ones you need. It's pretty easy though, as all you need to do is measure your current leaf springs from center-to-center of the spring eyes.
Leaf springs also flatten a bit over time, so you should go with ones that measure a bit shorter than what you currently have. For example, if your current leaf springs measure 26-1/4" center eye to... view full answer...
Absolutely; 4,000 lb leaf springs can be used for your 7,200 lb trailer, and because leaf springs flatten over time, going with springs that are a bit smaller than your current 26-1/4 inch long springs is exactly what you need to do. So yes, you can use the springs you asked about, which are the following part number:
- 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e22YR view full answer...
When replacing the leaf springs on your boat trailer, you will need to match all of the dimensions and the spring capacity as closely as possible to the original spring. Typically the measurement from eye to eye will lengthen and the height measurement will decrease with wear. I have included a picture that will show you the measurements you will need to match to replace your leaf springs.
From what I could find on your 2017 Karavan boat trailer, it has a GVWR of almost 5,000 lbs. So at... view full answer...
I do not recommend going with 4,000 lb leaf springs on your boat trailer with a GVWR a touch less than 3,000 lbs. It will make the ride bouncier than need be, but a 3,500 lb spring should do well, assuming when your boat is on the capacity is somewhat close to the 3k GVWR.
To find the right length leaf spring you just want to measure your current leaf springs from center-to-center of the spring eyes; leaf springs also flatten a bit over time, so you should go with ones that measure a bit... view full answer...
When picking out leaf springs for a trailer priority one is the proper capacity. If you have 6k axles on your Heartland Cyclone then the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e94SR would fit and work well as a replacement.
The hanger kit part # K71-360-00 would then work well with this spring as well. If your older springs were worn out and sagging because of that these would eliminate the sag. Since these springs are a little bit thicker the trailer would sit up a bit taller if the springs mount... view full answer...
Yes, the 25-1/8" leaf springs # e54SR you ordered will work for you. What happens to leaf springs over time is that they generally elongate a bit (flatten out) so to choose replacement double-eye leaf springs you do want to take that into account. So if you removed your current leaf springs and they measure 25-1/4", you should factor in that they would have gotten slightly longer over time.
So the 25-1/8" Long 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # SP-212275 will absolutely... view full answer...
To replace your current 26-3/4" double-eye leaf springs I recommend the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long # SP-210275. It is slightly longer at 27" but are flexible enough to still work for your application with no problems. view full answer...
The reference to 4 leaf springs is the quantity of leaf springs the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit, part # AP216-H238. Since it is for a tandem set up you would need to use 4 different leaf springs that are designed for axles up to 8,000 lbs capacity. view full answer...
Yes, you can replace your 3,500 lb 7-leaf springs with leaf springs that have 3 or 4 leaves because the weight rating is the same. The number of leaves isn't a determining factor; for example, there are 4-leaf springs for both 2k and 6k axles. So you simply need springs with the correct rating for your axle, as well as the right length.
For that, you'll want to measure the length from center-to-center of the spring eyes, taking into account you current leaf springs will have elongated... view full answer...
The only advantage you might get from using the 1-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long # e46SR instead of a handful stacked together, like the 5-Leaf # e34SR, is if you're needing to lower the height of your trailer.
Aside from that we recommend replacing leaf springs with ones that are as identical as possible so as to keep everything the same on your trailer. It's also important to note that you need to make the same changes to both sides of your axle at the... view full answer...
You may be able to get leaf springs with an extra leaf or two for your Keystone Cougar half-ton, it just depends on the leaf springs you need. While we don't have any way of knowing what specific ones you need, to find the right ones all you need to do is measure your current leaf springs from center-to-center of the spring eyes.
Leaf springs also flatten a bit over time, so you should go with ones that measure a bit shorter than what you currently have. For example, based on your trailer... view full answer...
The Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs # 7359765-I has an underslung design so that they will mount on top of the leaf springs. The arch in the axle needs to rise in the center of the axle as this will allow for better ground clearance as well as ensure the axle carries the trailer weight properly.
The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 will allow you to position the axle under your leaf springs to gain the additional trailer height you are wanting. These will... view full answer...
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