Replacement Leaf Springs for 2011 Crossroads Cruiser with 5200lb Lippert Axles

Question:

I have a 2011 Crossroads Crusier 5th wheel trailer with 2 Lippert 5200 lb axles. Last year I installed a MORryde SRE400 with HD shackles and wet bolts. I ended up breaking a spring last June while on the road and had to have a mobile mechanic replace it. Since Im now home and have the time and tools I would like to replace all 4 springs. My Lippert axles are rated at 5200 lbs. Do you suggest the 4-Leaf Double-eye Springs for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4 Long or the 4-Leaf Double-eye Springs for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8 Long.

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

The best way to determine which leaf springs will work as a replacement is by measuring the old springs from the eye center to eye center. For your 5200-lb Lippert axle, most of your options are going to be fairly close in length.

Your axle has 2 potential replacement springs that are going to be fairly close in size, so you'll need to measure your old springs -they'll be a bit longer than they originally were since they'll flatten as they wear. You can use 4-Leaf Double Eye Spring for 6000-lb axles # e47SR which are 25-1/8" long.

If your old springs are longer than that, use 5 Leaf Double Eye Spring # e34SR which are 25-1/4" long and also rated for 6000-lb axles. Since the difference in length is negligible, you can also just go with whichever spring has the same amount of leafs on the spring as your current springs.

expert reply by: Erik B