Recommended Replacement Leaf Slipper Springs for 27-1/4 inch Leaf Slipper Springs

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I have a trailer suspension question. My 5x8foot trailer currently has a single axle w/4 lug hubs. The leaf springs need to be replaced and Im having trouble finding replacements. The springs are 29inch overall with an open eye on one end. 27 1/4inch eye to open eye. 3/4inch wide. Can I use your slipper leaf springs to replace mine using the standard open eye bracket? Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

asked by: Rich C

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Yes, what you described sounds exactly like a leaf slipper spring. Since you want to go by the eye-to-eye, or in your case open-eye, measurement I recommend the 5-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Hook End for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles # e67SR.

This leaf slipper spring is rated for 6,000 lbs and has an eye-to-open-eye measurement of 27 inches. The extra 1/4 inch that you measured is nothing to be worried about since leaf springs can tend to stretch out a little bit over time. I am attaching a demonstration video where the 27 inch measurement is taken so you can be sure that we measured the same distance that you did.

expert reply by: Jon G

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I have a great solution for you. The Taskmaster ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire, part #TTWTRTM1758013C is rated for up to 87 mph as it has an M speed rating. Most trailer tires are only rated for 65 mph so this is a great option for you. Be sure to…

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Slipper springs come in 1-3/4 inch, 2 inch, 2-1/2 inch and 3 inch widths. You most likely have a 2 inch spring. The number of leafs isn't the issue, but rather the weight capacity of the spring. We do have one spring that is 2 inches wide and 27…

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We do have 27" slipper springs. They are the 5-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Hook End item #e67SR. These springs are 2" wide and have a 3,000 lbs capacity per spring. They have 5-leafs instead of your 3 but will work just fine on your boat trailer…

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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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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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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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Assuming your tires are in good shape without any bulges the easiest way to determine if you have a bent spindle is to take a straight edge that is longer than the tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame and then measure the…

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As long as the weight capacity is inline with your trailer/axle rating and the measurements match your current springs, the number of leaves in a spring pack does not matter. The difference between a 3 and 4 leaf spring pack within the same weight…

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Leaf springs typically have the part #stamped on the strap that holds the leafs together at one end of the shorter leafs, or it is painted on the concave side of the springs. The part number can then be used to determine the capacity of the springs.…

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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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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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To properly measure your broken leaf spring you will want to take a measurement from the center of the spring eye to the center pin on the leaf spring along the curve(measurement B in image). As this measurement will be the same no matter how worn…

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Recommended Replacement Leaf Slipper Springs for 27-1/4 inch Leaf Slipper Springs

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