Is There an Advantage to Going to a Higher Rated Leaf Spring with a 3,500 lb Trailer Axle
Question:
Are trailer has 3500 lb axel capacity. What would there be any benefits to put 5000 or 6000 lb capacity springs. Thanks
asked by: Robert D
Expert Reply:
There really wouldn't be a benefit. It would unnecessarily stiffen up the suspension. You still would be limited by the 3,500 axle capacity so you wouldn't gain any capacity while increasing the stiffness of the trailer suspension.
Best option is to stick with 3,500 lb leaf springs.
For 3,500 lb springs we have the part # SP-210275 for a 27 inch long spring, part # e54SR for a 25-1/8 inch spring, or part # e59SR for a 23-1/8 inch long spring.
Products Referenced in This Question
4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 25-1/8 Inch Long
- Painted
- etrailer
more information >
3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 3 Leaf
- 23-1/8 Inch Long
- Painted
- etrailer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 3500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 4 Leaf
- 27 Inch Long
- Universal Group
more information >
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