Replacement Leaf Springs for 2021 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16BHS

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Hello, I have a 2021 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16bhs. The travel trailer weighs 3200 lbs empty and 4000 lbs loaded. I havent exceeded the weight capacity but my leaf springs are completely flattened and I was wondering if you could tell me what the best replacement spring would be? I believe they are 25 1/4 eye to eye and 1 3/4 inches wide. Thank you

asked by: Jeremy R

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Based on the information you have given me, I recommend the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e57SR. This spring is 25-1/4" long and 1-3/4" wide with 3 leaves. Keep in mind, when measuring your current leaf springs you need to account for the additional length since they are now flat. Since your leaf springs are already flat on a new travel trailer I would also make sure you aren't overloading your trailer.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

If a trailer tire and wheel each have different weight capacities then the lower-rated item of the two determines the overall capacity of the combination. You can certainly run a tire with a lower or higher weight rating than the wheel its used on…

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Answer 2

Ways to raise the height of a trailer for better ground clearance include using larger wheels/tires and installing an axle over-under kit that reverses the placement of the springs and axle. An axle over-under kit (we offer two) will give you a…

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The #APT4 Tandem-Axle Hanger Kit will provide about 4 inches of clearance from the center of the trailer axle to the bottom of the trailer frame, with no load on the axle. This is assuming that your axle tube is 3 inches diameter. If your axle tube…

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It'll depend on how much fender/frame clearance you currently have. Going with a larger tire such as the ST235/75-15 #WST54FR tire would increase the tire diameter by about 2 inches and the width by about an inch. This will move the top of…

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First of all I'm sorry to hear the inconvenience you're going through here. A new trailer designed to accommodate a boat your size is really your best solution and is my recommendation. To add a second axle to an existing single-axle…

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If the U-bolts are 9/16 inch diameter, the torque specs should be between 65 to 95 foot lbs. If the U-bolts are 3/8 inch diameter, the torque should be between 30 and 50 foot lbs.

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The instructions for the SumoSprings kit part #TSS-106-40 do not specify whether they should install in front of or behind the rear axle but I would recommend in front of the axle since most shock is going to be first on the front portion of the…

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You definitely can cut the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs #TSS-107-40 to fit your application if you don't have enough room. We have confirmed this with SuperSprings on multiple occasions. You might also want to make sure that you…

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Answer 9

According to the folks in the engineering department at SuperSprings, the manufacturer of SumoSprings it is acceptable to cut down the SumoSprings if necessary, but be aware that doing so will void the product warranty. SuperSprings recommends…

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The folks at SuperSprings tell me that ideally, you'd see about 1/4 inch of pre-load between the #TSS-107-40 spring and the underside of the trailer frame, but they tell even if there's no preload, the SumoSprings would still provide…

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One inch of preload is too much for the install of the SumoSprings kit part #TSS-107-40 that you referenced. You want between 1/4 and 1/2 inch of preload otherwise you'll have a harsher ride quality. If you have spacers installed you would…

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Answer 12

You will be okay to use the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs #SS26MV on your trailer. SumoSprings recommends that there be between 1/4" and 1/2" of preload in the springs when installed. As the springs are 5" tall you…

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