How to Replace 26-1/2 inch Leaf Springs on Trailer

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my springs measure 26.5 inches center to center on the eyes with 4 leaf springs each.do you have them an how much?

asked by: George L

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Since old springs tend to stretch out about 1/2 inch you would want a 26 inch spring to replace what you have. Which we carry several. See the attached link.

You would need to select the filter on the page that has the axle capacity that matches your trailer and it would be the correct fit.

The part # e27SR that you referenced is for 4,500 lb axles.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I have a replacement option for you, but the only slipper spring we offer that is 1-3/4" wide and is 26-1/4" long is the 4-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Open Eye End for 4,300-lb Trailer Axles - 26-1/4" Long #e33SR. Since you…

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Answer 2

Since you have a 3,500 lbs axle, I recommend the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles item #e22YR. These are for 4,000 lbs axles which will still work great with your Gulf Stream trailer. As far as your 26" measurement goes. If…

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Answer 3

I definitely recommend replacing your 3,500 lb 26 inch leaf springs with the 26 inch 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e22YR. The 4,500 lb would be too stiff and your ride would suffer so the better option by far are the 4k…

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Answer 4

It sounds like the leaf springs you have now are far too understated for the weight of your 2008 Crossroads RV Zinger Series M-26 BH. The pair of leaf springs will need to be rated for at least the weight capacity of the axle. For example, if you…

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Answer 5

The axle capacity for a trailer does double when you add a second one to a trailer. This does not mean the trailer has double the capacity since the frame of the trailer may have the capacity. A trailer's overall capacity is only as strong as…

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Answer 6

The springs will be stiffer but they wouldn't damage the boat. You just might see the suspension not move quite as much as it did with the 3,500 lb axles and springs. For a bit more capacity that won't be overly stiff I recommend a 4,000 lb…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can use the 4-Leaf Spring part #e22YR on your trailer. The overall length matches what you need and the capacity is close enough to your axle capacity that it would work well in that regard as well. It would have 500 more lbs than what your…

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Answer 8

In order to find the correct leaf springs for a Dexter D-40 Axle you'll need to measure their unloaded length and keep in mind as the springs age/wear, they will stretch so the replacements are likely shorter. I don't know what length springs…

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Answer 9

For higher-rated leaf springs that match the length on your existing sets, I recommend taking a look at the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e57SR. This double-eye spring features an eye-to-eye length of 25-1/4 inches and a spring width of 1-3/4 inches. It…

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Answer 10

If the leaf spring part #e57SR that you referenced matches up dimensionally to what your trailer has and has a capacity that is 400 lbs more than needed it would work just fine. Having a bit extra capacity for the leaf springs would not cause an…

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Answer 11

The closest match we have for a Dexter Trailer Leaf Spring 072-099-00 is the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles part #e22YR which will be an exact fit. The only difference being a slightly higher capacity of 4,000 lbs compared to the…

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Answer 12

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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