Replacement 26 Inch Leaf Springs, Shackle Straps, And U-Bolts

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I have a 1964 Shasta camper trailer. It has 6 leaf springs x 26 in dont know why it has 6 leafs, only weighs 2180. I want to replace the leaf springs. My u bolts are 5 in and my shackle straps are 3 3/4in. Cant find those on your site.

asked by: Tomrwood

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Expert Reply:

To give you the correct leaf springs, I would need to know the capacity of your axle or what your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is not just the weight of the trailer itself. This is the loaded capacity of the trailer.

We have a few options for 26 inch leaf springs:
4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e77SR
6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e27SR
6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e94SR

We don't have shackle straps that are 3-3/4 inches center on center, but I've attached the page to all your options. For the U-bolts, you may need the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/2" Long U-Bolts # APUBR-1 or the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/8" Long U-Bolts - Zinc # CE23002. That is the closest we have.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

For your 2016 Grand Design Reflection 29RS, we have two possibilities for replacement springs that work for 4400-lb axles. You need to measure from the center of one eye of the leaf spring to the center of the other to get the proper length. However,…

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Answer 2

As long as the 26 inch length of the leaf spring part #e27SR matches what you have now this spring would work great. The difference in the amount of leaves would not be an issue at all. Most likely you have 2-3/8 inch diameter axles and the correct…

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Answer 3

The best leaf spring option we have for your application is the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long #e27SR. Everything else is either rated too high/low or doesn't have the leaf spring stack size you're looking…

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Answer 4

With trailer leaf spring replacement you want to go with at least the same weight capacity as the axle with going a little bit over being acceptable. Next you'll want to match the length as best as possible while keeping in mind that leaf springs…

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Answer 5

Generally speaking, the heavier the spring rate the rougher the ride will be when unloaded. That is the sacrifice that gets made when you go to a spring that will allow you to have a higher towing capacity. If you are concerned about ride quality and…

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Answer 6

I did some research and it looks like the spring you need is 26 inches long and for a 4,400 lb trailer axle like you mentioned. We have a really easy solution for that with the part #e27SR which is 26 inches long and for a 4,500 lb trailer axle so it…

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Answer 7

The best matching leaf springs we offer for a 4,400 lb axle is going to be the #e27SR which is for 4,500 lb axles and has the very common spring length of 26 inches.

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Answer 8

We offer a range of leaf springs, both double-eye and slipper types, in several lengths near your 26-inch measurement. I have linked you to our main page for trailer springs. When you click on the product link you will see all 4 leaf springs near 26…

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Answer 9

I checked your order notes and the leaf springs you bought last year were the part #e28SR which are for 5k axles. Since this is over the capacity of your axle failure would not have been caused by over loading the trailer assuming you stayed under…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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