Are Trailer Leaf Springs Directional, Is there a Front and Back

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Do leaf Springs have a front and a back when installing?

asked by: Tom

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Expert Reply:

Double eye leaf springs like the part # e84SR do not have a front or back designation. Slipper springs like the part # e29SR do have a front and back.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

With slipper springs you will want the eyes of the spring facing the front of the trailer and the open end facing the back. I attached a help article on slipper springs for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

It really just depends on what you are looking to get out of the bushings. Bronze bushings, like part #K71-291-00, will last longer but are more noisy and it is recommended to use wet bolts like part #126B2 to keep them lubricated. Nylon bushings,…

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Answer 3

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 4

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 5

The mounting holes of the Single Axle Trailer Fender w Top Step - Style C - Black Plastic - 8" to 12" Wheels - Qty 1 #F008551 are 2-1/2 inches center on center and are 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch. I've attached a photo with some other…

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Answer 6

The installation brackets that are recommended for the #CS19501 trailer fender are the #CE26065PGA. I have included a link for your reference. We also have several customer installation photos that show how the brackets attach to the fender and the…

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Answer 7

It sounds like you have a BT8 spindle. It uses L44643 inner and outer bearings which have a 1 inch inner diameter. The BT8 spindle has a 0.99 inch diameter. If the inner diameter of the bearings was smaller you would not be able to get the bearings…

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Answer 8

Typically 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 inch diameter axles have 1,000-1,200 lb capacities. Since your axles are smaller than that I can only assume slightly less than 1,000 lbs. On some trailers there will be a plate or sticker that will list the trailer…

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Answer 9

Typical spring deflection for trailer leaf springs like the part #e64SR is right at 1-1/2 inches when at capacity. Generally speaking you will want to have 3 inches from the top of your tire to a fender on a trailer (in your case a deck) to…

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Answer 10

I can certainly provide you with everything you need to gather in order to find the correct leaf spring for your 2006 Starcraft Series 2106 but unfortunately, I would not be able to give you an exact part number just yet. The first thing you are…

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Answer 11

The dimension you are looking for is 4-1/4 inches on the part #e77SR. Typical spring deflection is up to 1-1/2 inches when at capacity. So that would change the dimension to 3 inches.

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Answer 12

The only way to know for sure is to check your bearings. That being said, the most common 4-bolt configuration is a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, which are typically found on 2,000 lb to 2,700 lb trailer axles. The only 4 on 4 bolt pattern hub and drum…

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