Can a 7k Rated Leaf Spring be Used on a 6k Rated Trailer Axle

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I have a 2012 Palomino Columbus 320RS with 6000# Lippert axles. Can I install 7000# springs?

asked by: Kevin P

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A 7,000 lb trailer spring can be used on a 6k rated axle but you should note that this will not give you more capacity. A trailer setup is only rated as high as it's weakest component. So while you may have 7k of spring rating with the # e64SR, you would still only have 6k of axle rating.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

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Answer 2

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…

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As far as repositioning the hole in your hanger, that will depend on how much longer the new leaf springs are versus the stock spring. Say for example the new springs are 1" longer than stock when measured center eye to center eye across. I…

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For a best of the best suspension setup I recommend the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shock Absorbers #RM-2460-2570 to replace what you have on your 2022 Forest River Wolfpack 325. This is for a 33" wheelbase setup and…

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Answer 5

The first and easiest thing you should check is that the trailer is being towed level. If the trailer is nose high or low that can cause the equalizers to not sit level. You will need to select the correct rise/drop ball mount so that the trailer…

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You do want to measure the springs with the weight off of them because they will flatten out with the weight added. Over time, springs can flatten a bit and that is why you are getting the 26 inch measurement. Based on the measurements you provided,…

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Answer 7

The SuperSprings Mounting Kit for OEM Leaf Springs Above the Axle #MXKT is designed to be used with a SuperSpring Custom Suspension like the #SSA28 and allows you to mount the springs above the axles instead of below them with the rest of the leaf…

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The hangers you currently have on your trailer are ones I have run into before. That being said, I spoke with MORryde and the #MR27ZR will still fit your trailer, but there is a modification that will need to be made. You’ll have to trim according to…

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Answer 9

Because a suspension is not static but is meant to articulate, going with longer shackle links won't provide the clearance you're looking for. The best course of action would be to raise the fenders to provide the proper clearance. At the…

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Answer 10

When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer; replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to additional wear…

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Answer 11

If you spread tandem axles to far apart you end up causing tire scrubbing which means that when you are making tight turns the axle with less weight on it will be skidding around on the pavement which cause premature tire wear. You want to have the…

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Answer 12

When changing the size of the equalizer that is on a trailer, this will affect the size of hangers needed or the spacing of the hangers. For example, if you were to go with an equalizer that is one inch taller, you could keep the center hanger the…

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