Recommended 26 Inch Leaf Springs for 1,500 or 2,000 Pound Trailer Axle
Question:
i have a 5x10 trailer that i think got a 1500 or 2000 lb axle need new springs and the mounting hardware. i did measure my springs and when i jack it put and took the weight off the spring measure 26 in and got 3 springs. so i dont know what to go with.
asked by: Allen J
Expert Reply:
When measuring your existing leaf springs, you will want to measure the length from the center of spring eye to the center of spring eye. If you measured a length of 26 inches, then the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e77SR should be a perfect replacement if you have a 2,000 pound axle.
To confirm your axle rating, I recommend checking for a plate somewhere on the axle itself that lists its capacity. Even if you do find that your axle has a 1,500 pound capacity, this leaf spring set will still be your best option and only a bit over-rated.
This leaf spring set does feature 4 leaves, however the number of leaves is not really an issue when determining a correct replacement. The leaf number typically only refers to the amount of leaves needed for a particular set to reach its listed capacity. As long as the length and capacity is what is needed, going with a 4-leaf stack to replace your existing 3-leaf stack will not be an issue.
For a mounting kit, you can use the U-Bolt Kit from Redline # APUBR-10, which is designed for 2,000 pound, round trailer axles. This kit includes (4) 4-1/4 inch long U-bolts, (2) U-bolt plates and (8) 3/8"-24 hex nuts.
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U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 2,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 4-1/4" Long U-Bolts
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
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