Boat Trailer Leaf Spring Recommendation for a 5,000 lb Boat and Old Springs are 26 inches

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Hello, this is a follow up question to the answer that Jameson gave me on the original question: I have already ordered the 6 leaf, 26 in spring for a 4500 lb axle. Now Im wondering if I should send them back? I should have asked the question before ordering, but obviously failed to do that. What will happen if I put those springs I ordered on? Will the suspension be weaker?

asked by: Mark W

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Priority one for picking out a leaf spring is matching the weight capacity of it with the trailer's weight capacity. Spring hangers can be moved if needed, but going with too light of a spring would be a bad move.

Since springs flatten out over time you would want a spring that is slightly under your 26 inch length that you measured like the part # e54SR that is 25-1/8 inches long and has a 3,500 lb axle capacity. Based on the dimension and weight of your boat trailer this spring should work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Johnny B.

7/15/2020

Need springs for boat tel 1eye hook on other 29incheslong

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Chris R.

7/20/2020

The closest option we have to that length is the Slipper Springs # SP-161275, which have a 29-1/2" length. These are designed for 8,000 pound axles.

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Mark

8/28/2015

Hello, this is a follow up question to the answer that Jameson gave me on the original question: I have already ordered the 6 leaf, 26 in spring for a 4500 lb axle. Now Im wondering if I should send them back? I should have asked the question before ordering, but obviously failed to do that. What will happen if I put those springs I ordered on? Will the suspension be weaker?

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Jameson C.

8/28/2015

If you are wanting the best spring for your setup then yes, I would return the 4,500 lb springs and then go with the # e54SR that I recommended. You could probably make the springs you ordered work, but it wouldn't be ideal.

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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