What is the Difference Between Double Eye Leaf Springs and Slipper Leaf Springs
Question:
I am rebuilding my PWC trailer. I need new leaf springs. The ones I just removed are Open ended 26 springs. My question..... What is the difference between open ended and closed? I am looking at purchasing 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26 inch Long. Thank you.
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
The difference is found in the application. The Slipper Spring styles, like part # SP-179275, are intended for use with more heavy duty applications, while the Double Eye styles, like part # e77SR are used to provide a more comfortable ride.
The part # e77SR that you referenced will be the correct fit if your current leaf springs are 26 inches long from the center of the attachments points (usually known as eye-center-to-eye-center).
You might also still be needing a U-Bolt mounting kit, like part # APUBR-10, and a Single-Axle Trailer Hangers Kit , like part # APS1. I have also included a link to our hanger kit product page so that you can choose which kit will work best for your application.
Products Referenced in This Question
Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 7/8" Rear
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- Hangers
- Suspension Kits
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- Single Axle
- Redline
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U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 4-1/4" Long U-Bolts
- Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension
- U-Bolt Kits
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Utility Trailer
- 2000 lbs
- Round Axle - 1-3/4 Inch
- 3/8 Inch Diameter
- 4-1/4 Inch Long
- Dexter
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4-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Slipper Springs
- Radius End
- 2000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 24-5/8 Inch Long
- Universal Group
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 2000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 26 Inch Long
- Painted
- etrailer
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