How to Pick Out Replacement Leaf Springs for a Trailer
Question:
Help , from center of eye to eye is 25 1/2 but from center to center bolt is 13 so what would my leaf spring be
asked by: Clarence
Expert Reply:
When replacing trailer leaf springs we strongly recommend you replace them in pairs. I would urge you to get a set of matching properly rated springs for your trailer as soon as possible.
If you look on the frame of your trailer there should be a plate with the trailer VIN number and the axle capacities of the trailer. You will want to pick leaf springs that are as close to the axle capacity as possible.
You will want to also measure the distance from eye to eye of your old leaf springs and then pick a leaf spring with the same weight capacity of your trailer axles and is slightly shorter (around 3/4 inch) to compensate for the sag and wear of the old leaf spring.
With that info check out the link I attached that has all of the springs we carry. Keep in mind that hangers can be moved to accommodate the correct rated spring that may be the wrong length.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 27 Inch Long
- Universal Group
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