Replacement Leaf Springs for a Trailer with Two 6,000 Pound Axles

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I have a tandem axel trailer with 6,000 pound axes and trailer weight is around 7,000 pounds. What weight of leaf springs should I get. The old ones were 25 1/4 long, 1 3/4 wide, 4 leaf, and they were almost bottomed out. What would you recommend?

asked by: Ronny

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Expert Reply:

For 6,000 pound axles you will need springs that are rated for 3,000 pounds each. I recommend # e78SR. This spring is 25-1/4 inches long, 1-3/4 inches wide, and has 5 leaves. It is best to replace all of the springs at the same time so they wear evenly and the ride quality/tire wear is not affected.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

For 7,000 lb axles the leaf springs part #e64SR that you referenced are the way to go. These have 6 leafs so they are very stable and are also very popular size of 24-7/8 inches.

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Answer 2

The Lippert #LC1565391 Center Point air suspension is compatible with trailers that have axles up to 8K in capacity with 1-3/4 inch wide leaf springs and standard equalizer hangers that measure at least 2-1/2 Inches in height from the center of the…

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Answer 3

The tongue height of your trailer is going to increase in relation to the amount of lift gained from the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit part #K71-385-00 for 3" axles or part #K71-384-00 for 2-3/8" axles. The amount of…

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Adding the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long #e34SR will only increase the height of your 2014 Grand Design Reflection 303 LS if your springs sit on top of the axle. The leaf thickness is 3/8" with an…

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Answer 5

The etrailer Leaf Springs we offer like the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part #e34SR are very durable and have a great reputation for performance and longevity. In fact, we have hundreds of customer reviews on these leaf springs and most have given the…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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 8

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 9

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 10

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 11

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 12

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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