Recommended Sumo Springs For Small Trailer With 3500 Lb Axle With Bouncy Suspension

Question:

I built my trailer from scratch. Really. It ended up being 16ft. 3400lbs loaded, 3500lb single axle. 4 leaf 1750 each leaf springs... 3500 for the pair. I have shocks on there. But if I get in there and shift my weight back and forth it sure seems... bouncy. Those springs are maxed out! SumoSprings will fit. But will they extend the life of my maxed out Leafs? Feels right. Just wondering what you think?

asked by: John

Expert Reply:

It sounds like your springs are more than likely maxed out if they have a 1750 lbs capacity and your trailer is 3400 lbs loaded. Getting in the trailer and moving around is adding extra weight to the springs as well. If the leaf springs sit below the axle then you can use SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket part # TSS-106-40 to support the suspension and increase the stability of the leaf springs to help them last longer. Please keep in mind these are designed for springs that are in good working order so if your springs are completely worn out the springs cannot do their job.

If your are experiencing a lot of bounce when you are walking around in the trailer, I recommend to add a couple extra stabilizers are as well with part # TJSC-24 with manual crank part # TJSC-24-HD. This will help to stabilize the weight in the trailer when you are parked if you are camping in the trailer. I have attached the mounting pattern for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A