Where Does the Clip on Leaf Spring Need to be Facing When for Installation

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i notice on my leaf springs for my trailer there is a band or clip that goes around leafs on one end, does this go towards the front of trailer or rear

asked by: James

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Expert Reply:

The clip that you are talking about that is on your leaf spring, like part # e54SR, is called the rebound clip. It keeps the main leaf spring from breaking on a rebound.

Typically the band is located on the front-most side of the trailer but it doesn't always have to be installed oriented that way. If you have already installed your leaf spring and it is on the rear-most side of the trailer it is nothing to worry about. If you look at the installation video I linked you can see that we installed one facing one way and the other is facing the opposite way.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

We recommend having a minimum of 3" between the top of the tire and bottom of the fender in order to allow for proper suspension travel. However, based on the photo you sent I believe you need new leaf springs as the ones you have appear to be…

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Answer 2

The shackles on suspension systems like part #TRSL350 are designed to be fairly loose because the equalizer on your trailer suspension needs to be able to move without binding. The best thing to do when tightening down shackle bolts is to use lock…

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Answer 3

There is not an issue with installing the grease seal #9103309 you were looking at 1/16" below the face of the hub. It will still seal against the grease seal surface on your axle, though you will want to make sure to not force the seal down to…

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Answer 4

You should be fine as long as the rubber of the seal is intact and the metal is not deformed. There is a ridge in the hub that would prevent the seal from getting pressed in so far that the seal would interfere with the bearings. I confirmed this…

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Answer 5

When installing a seal at the back of a hub the outer part of the seal will need to be flush with the hub. I have linked a video that should help. You could watch the whole video or fast forward to the 1 minute, 50 second mark to see the seal…

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Answer 6

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

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Answer 7

Yes, leaf springs must be replaced in pairs which is why one side left go and then the other shortly after. In regards to the stent you get on a full set of leaf springs, there are really a ton of variables present here so it is hard to predict.…

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Answer 8

The leaf springs should be rated to match the axle on the trailer. Spring #e27SR is rated for 2,250 pounds per spring so it fits 4,500 pound axles. These springs would be overkill for a boat weighing up to 1,900 pounds and it would be a very stiff…

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Answer 9

Our trailer leaf springs are rated for dynamic axle load. Which means the capacity listed but in use on the highway under normal circumstances. Since your trailer is 2,200 lbs loaded you want to go for a spring capacity 2,200 lbs or slightly higher.…

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Answer 10

I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

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Answer 11

The rebound clip is a pretty important piece on the leaf spring stack so I wouldn't really say it is okay to use your trailer without them. The rebound clips are designed to hold the leaf spring stack together so that when you hit a bump in the…

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Answer 12

The rebound clip on a leaf spring such as double-eye spring #e54SR will be positioned with about 1/2-inch of the shortest leaf sticking out past the clip. The clips do two things: they help maintain alignment of the various spring leaves but more…

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