Needing to Replace Leaf Springs and Suspension Kit for Homemade Trailer with a 3,500-lb Axle
Question:
hi i am going to replace my axle springs and hardware it is a home made trailer i bought and replaced wiring and lights it is a manual dump trailer.It seamed to tow ok behind my toyota tacoma 4 cyl well i was hauling some fill dirt it was my forth load or so when the trailer started wiping back and forth and going further each time i dident have any trailer brakes to try to correct it luckily i came to a up hill clime and the trailer straten out so when i got home i jacked up the trailer and grabed the axle and i was able to move it all around some of the bushings were gone and others were just about gone i replaced them but when i guess when the trailer was wiping around the other side from were the bushings were gone the back mount that the shackle is mounted to was distorted egged shaped it has never towed the same after looking in to thing and understanding a little bit how leaf springs and the placement of the shackle placement works a little bit i noticed on my springs the back # that makes any since so i am trying to make things right i have a bit tied up in this trailer anyways i bought a used 3 inch 3500 pound axle with brakes i replaced the brakes and backing plate cut and sleeved the axle to the length as the axle that was on my trailer I ordered and received these mounting hardware i may of ordered wrongly so please correct me i decided to replace the springs all so would your leaf springs part #e54SR be a good choice the parts i ordered are two carry on 3 inch round axle steel leaf spring seats.one dexter heavy duty single axle suspension kit #k71-358-00.hanger two rockwell rear double eye spring spring hangers
asked by: Steven R
Expert Reply:
The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR that you referenced is rated for your 3,500-lb axle so that is correct, and the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit # K71-358-00 is rated for at least 3,500-lb axles as well. Although those parts look to be the correct weight rating for your axle, you will want to make sure that the 25-1/8" center eye to center eye measurement on the leaf spring is correct for your application.
I have also attached a link to a helpful article on trailer suspension as well as our selection of trailer suspension products should you need anything else for repairing your trailer.
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Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers - Double Eye Springs
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long
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