Does Trailer Spring Seat Need to be Welded to Axle

Question:

Hi, I have put a new axle 3500lbs onto my small trailer 3.5*5 feet trailer. Do I need to weld the perch onto the axle or should the u-bolts be enough? The trailer is quite light, probably about 500lbs including cargo when driving.

asked by: Magnus

Expert Reply:

You do want to weld the spring seat of your axle to it. If you are in need of a spring seat for a 3,500 lb axle you'd want the part # TRSS238 and you'd be set.

expert reply by: Jameson C