Recommended Trailer Leaf Spring Mounts

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I want to replace leaf springs and mounts. As you can see from picture the prior mounts were welded to angle iron and bolted to side of trailer. Is this the best option going forward? Any advantage or disadvantage to welding mounts directly to trailer frame? Or should I drill holes in bottom of trailer frame and bolt mounts to trailer? Thanks

asked by: Wallace T

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You are on the right track here! I recommend welding them to the trailer this is the most common practice and will prove to be the most reliable. The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles part # e54SR that you looked at are 1 3/4" wide with that said and looking at the photo I recommend going with the Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye part # 115918 This has the width and bolt eye diameter you want.

If you will need the bolt to connect the two together use the Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs part # TRFA73Z916DLNZ

expert reply by: Randy B

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I recommend using the Never Fail Bushings - 9/16" Inner Diameter, 11/16" Outer Diameter - 1-3/4" - Qty 14 #LC279685. For 1-3/4 inch springs you will want the Shackle Bolt with Locknut for Double-Eye Springs - 3" Long #166081.…

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Leaf spring hangers come in different heights to provide more or less clearance between the trailer body and the suspension. Manufacturers determine the best spacing for the axles and sizes of the hangers, leaf springs, equalizers, and shackle straps…

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Thanks for all of the information, Robert! It sounds like you have the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers #H248 installed on your tandem axle trailer so to get your Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes #7359765-EB installed you need the following parts: -…

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Hey Jeremy, sorry for the confusion but no the replacement cable for the Dexter Breakaway kit part #T2385500 does not come with the cable that attaches the longer cable to the handle. If you need that as well you'd be best just replacing the…

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To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Hey Corey, Bolt grades for leaf spring suspensions can range from grade 5 to grade 8, with the consensus being that grade 8 is the most preferred. For a 3,500lb axle the Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut #TRFA73Z916DLNZ would be a compatible…

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You can upgrade the 1750 lb leaf springs to 2500 lb leaf springs. You do want to keep in mind that the ride may be a bit stiffer since you are upgrading your springs to a higher capacity. Like you mention upgrading the springs will not give you a…

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I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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