How to Fix a Trailer Leaning Heavily to One Side
Question:
Thanks for the information. My trailer has a 6500lbs gvwr. What product would you recommend for that?
asked by: Adam
Expert Reply:
The reason your trailer is heavily leaning to one side is because of the way it's loaded. From the picture, it appears that you have much more equipment on the right side than you do the left side. This uneven loading has caused the leaf spring to wear down quicker overtime further worsening the problem.
Unfortunately, you really only have two options to fix the problem which would be to either reorganize how equipment is loaded on the trailer or replace the suspension components with something that is more forgiving with uneven/off-center loads. If you cannot redistribute the weight evenly across both sides of the trailer then I recommend getting a Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System. This system will actually replace the axle and leaf springs with an aeon rubber spring that works independently of one another and will help with your extremely off-center load.
I have attached a list of the available systems we have for you to choose from. In order for me to recommend a set I would need to know your gross trailer weight (GTW), bolt pattern, and whether or not you have brakes, if so what type?
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- LH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- RH
- 6000 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Manual Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- Dexter
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Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 7K lb E-Z Lube Axle - 12" - 8 on 6-1/2 - 1/2" Studs
- Trailer Hubs and Drums
- Hub with Integrated Drum
- EZ Lube
- 25580
- 14125A
- For 5200 lbs Axles
- For 6000 lbs Axles
- For 7000 lbs Axles
- 8 on 6-1/2 Inch
- 16 Inch Wheel
- 16-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 17 Inch Wheel
- 17-1/2 Inch Wheel
- Dexter
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Standard Duty - No Drop - 5 Bolt Flange - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- 7000 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- No Drop or Lift
- Timbren
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Heavy Duty - Long Spindle - 4" Lift - 5 Bolt - 3.5K
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
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- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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Adam
6/13/2018
Thanks for the information. My trailer has a 6500lbs gvwr. What product would you recommend for that?