Leaf Spring Recommendation for 3,000 lb Axle on Cikira Travel Trailer

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Hi ... Searching for a 20 inch approximately leaf spring for cikira 13cc travel trailer. Weight is 3000 pound. 3 leaves. 1 3/4 inch wide. 2 eyelets. Please help. Have a good day.

asked by: Darren

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The closest leaf spring option we have would be the spring part # e59SR which is a 3,500 lb axle leaf spring that is 23-1/8 inches long. You'll have to move you suspension hangers to accomodate the longer springs but this will work well for you.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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In order to pick out the correct springs we need a couple pieces of information. The length of the spring without a load on it and the axle capacity needed. Your springs being totally flat does indicate that you need to replace them but I would need…

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Since old springs tend to stretch and flatten as they wear out and yours measures 23-1/2 inches the 23-1/8 inch part #e59SR would actually work.

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A leaf spring should be replaced if it is badly rusted, has cracks or breaks in its leaves or if it is sagging. A 14-year-old travel trailer could certainly be in need of new leaf springs. The keys to selecting correct replacement leaf springs are to…

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The placement of the axles is going to depend on the gross trailer weight. I have included a picture that shows how to determine where the center point should be between the axles. Placement of the hangers is going to require mocking up the hangers…

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The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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By "mobile home type bolt pattern" I believe you are talking about a 5 spoke utility bolt pattern such as what is on the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 6,000-lb and 7,000-lb Axles #8-174-5UC3. To measure your axle from hub face to…

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You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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To see all of the correct wheel and tire combos you'd need check out the link I attached. The option I would recommend is the part #TA43RR which is a Load Range C tire size ST175/80R13 mounted on a white spoke wheel with a bolt pattern of 5 on…

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If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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For the LCI52-SB-86.5-68.5, the two ending measurements are: 1st - measurement from hub to hub, meaning the length of the axle in this case is 86.5 inches. 2nd - spring seat dimension where they're welded, meaning the spring seats are 68.5 inches…

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