Replacement Hook Style Leaf Spring for Trailer

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Hook end double leaf spring

asked by: Joe H

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Thanks for the photo. The hook end you referenced is a slipper style leaf spring but without knowing the capacity of your axle or the width of the spring is it difficult to give you a replacement recommendation. I've attached the link for the page to all your leaf spring options to assist. The number of leaves doesn't matter but the length, width, and capacity does.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Trailer leaf springs come in many different lengths and some may have the same capacity but different measurements and/or number of leaves. This is due to different configurations of trailers, axle spacing, and tire size. Ideally you would use the…

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Answer 2

The shortest 1000lb rated spring we offer is the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #SP-177275 which measures 24-5/8" from the center of the spring eye to the end of the spring as shown in the…

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Answer 3

The closest slipper spring to what you are looking for is the part #SP-177275 which is 1-3/4 inches wide, 2 leaves, and an overall length of 30-1/4 inches. This spring is designed for 2,000 lb axles. If the distance between your spring hangers is…

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Answer 4

Yes! You can use Bearing Buddies on anything as long as you use the right size and as long as the axles are not EZ Lube axles with the grease fittings on the ends of the spindles. If your outer bearings are L44643, L44649, or L44640 then you can use…

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Answer 5

The 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long, #SP-177275 will most likely work well on your trailer and will ease the beating on your 400 lb sailboat. The 3/8 inch difference in length from your current…

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Answer 6

The lightest capacity spring we carry is the part #SP-177275 which is a 1,000 lb axle spring that should work well for you since it matches the capacity you need and is a slipper spring. I can't recommend you remove leaves of the part #e84SR to…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

Since both a ST145/R12 size tire, like the Kenda Karrier S-Trail #AM10130, and a 5.30-12 size tire, like the Kenda K353 #AM10068, fit a 12 inch wheel, a ST145/R12 size tire can replace a 5.30-12 size tire. Keep in mind that these tires do have…

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Answer 11

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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Answer 12

Load range B trailer tires are going to have a lower capacity than C load range tires. Basically that, psi rating, and the ply rating are the only differences. A higher load range tire would last a little longer than lower load ranges of the same…

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