Replacement Leaf Springs for a 4400-LB Axle on a 2016 Grand Design Refrlection

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I have a 2016 Grand Design Reflection 29RS 5th wheel. The axles are 4400 LB rated and I need to replace the springs with something that has a little extra capacity, the stock springs have broken and are all flat. Which springs do you recommend?

asked by: Dennis

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For your 2016 Grand Design Reflection 29RS, we have two possibilities for replacement springs that work for 4400-lb axles.

You need to measure from the center of one eye of the leaf spring to the center of the other to get the proper length. However, since yours are flat, they have stretched quite a bit. So, an accurate measurement will be difficult. More than likely, you will need the 26"-long 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles, part # e27SR I've linked to a video review of these springs.

There are some cases where the more accurate length is 25-1/4" long, you will need the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles, part # e44SR. Again, you more than likely will need the 26"-long ones from above, but I've linked to a video review of this one as well, just in case.

Many times, when replacing leaf springs, the U-bolts are rusted and need to be cut off. If you end up needing to replace these, the 4400-lb axles tend to have 3" diameters, so a replacement U-bolt kit you can use is the CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5.2K to 7K, Round Trailer Axles, part # CE23003. I've linked to a video review of this, too.

expert reply by: Kef G

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Answer 1

You do want to measure the springs with the weight off of them because they will flatten out with the weight added. Over time, springs can flatten a bit and that is why you are getting the 26 inch measurement. Based on the measurements you provided,…

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Answer 2

Thank you for the details! The Road Armor line doesn't really have anything that matches up so we'll want to look at the MORryde and Dexter Axle options. For the MORryde we have the kit #MR27ZR which is a little longer and lower but will…

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Answer 3

Certainly; the correct leaf spring for your 2022 Grand Design 295RL is the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e94SR.

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Answer 4

I would be happy to help you determine the correct replacement leaf springs for your 2016 Grand Design Reflection 29RS with tandem Lippert 4400lb axles, but unfortunately the axle tags like the one shown in your picture do not have leaf spring…

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Answer 5

Generally speaking, the heavier the spring rate the rougher the ride will be when unloaded. That is the sacrifice that gets made when you go to a spring that will allow you to have a higher towing capacity. If you are concerned about ride quality and…

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Answer 6

With trailer leaf spring replacement you want to go with at least the same weight capacity as the axle with going a little bit over being acceptable. Next you'll want to match the length as best as possible while keeping in mind that leaf springs…

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You can use the 25-1/4" 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles #e44SR to replace your current leaf springs that measure 26" from eye to eye. What happens is that leaf springs will stretch out and flatten over time. So if your…

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Answer 8

The leaf spring that best matches your trailer is going to be the part #e27SR. This spring has a 4,500 lb capacity and has a length of 26 inches which is about length you'd need. You do want the spring length to be a bit longer than equalizer…

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Answer 9

I made a call to my contact at Rockwell American and was able to obtain some information on the springs that are currently on your 2004 Cardinal travel trailer. Your current springs, 93103, have an axle capacity of 4,400 lbs, are 1-3/4 inch wide, and…

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Answer 10

When measuring a trailer leaf spring it has to be done with no weight on the spring. You can do this by jacking up one side of the trailer and measuring the spring on that side. Or by removing a spring. It is likely that the springs on your trailer…

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Answer 11

The typical springs for the AL-KO 4,400 axles are one of two lengths. If you have the 25-1/4 inch length, then you will want the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,000-lb Trailer Axles #e28SR, but if you have the 26 inch springs, you will want the 6-Leaf…

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Answer 12

The best matching leaf springs we offer for a 4,400 lb axle is going to be the #e27SR which is for 4,500 lb axles and has the very common spring length of 26 inches.

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