Is the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs Weight Capacity for the Axle or the Trailer

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When deciding which spring I need over/under axle how do you decide the weight rating? Does it go by trailer weight or by axle rating. I have a 5150 lbs travel trailer loaded about 5800lbs with dual 3500lb axles

asked by: Bob S

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The SumoSprings go by the axle rating, not by the trailer weight. Since you have tandem 3,500 axles you want the 3k to 5k SumoSprings, and you will need two kits. For an overslung axle you need the # TSS-107-40 and for an underslung axle the correct part is # TSS-106-40.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

We can definitely get you set up to add height to your trailer and improve its ride at the same time, though there isn't a singular part that will do both simultaneously so you'll need a couple of things, one to add the height you are looking…

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I measured the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs #TSS-107-40 and it will be either 6-3/4" with both spacers, 6-1/4" with one spacer, or 5-3/4" with no spacer when measured from the top of the U-Bolt plate to the top of the spring once…

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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 benefit.…

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It's pretty easy to pick out the correct SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs. There are only two things you need to know, the axle capacity and the spring orientation. The axle capacity is on the axle tag which is a sticker in the center of the…

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Answer 5

Those are good questions, and let's go ahead and start with the correct helper springs; since you have axles that are just over 5,000 lbs you do want the heavier option: - SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs - 5K to 8K - Overslung #SS26MV As for…

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Answer 6

As long as your 2017 Forest River Wolf Pup 17' Toy Hauler has a overslung axle (Leaf springs mounted on top of the axle) then the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs #TSS-107-40 you were looking at would be a perfect option for softening the…

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You will need the Kodiak Hydraulic Brake Hose #bh-3mfs90ff-1-5 on your 2022 Grand Design Solitude 310. This brake line has a male 90-degree fitting you will be able to attach at your brake assembly and a female assembly on the other end where you…

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Answer 8

The difference between the SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket #TSS-106-40 and #TSS-107-40 is the orientation of the axle to the leaf springs. So since you have an underslung kit the correct part number you need is the…

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Answer 9

I have a solution for you, but you won't want to use the SumoSprings #TSS-107-40 on your axle with over 5000-lbs rating on it. Instead, you'll want to use the #SS26MV which is designed for axles between 5,000-lbs and 8,000-lbs. If your axle…

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Answer 10

The SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket #TSS-107-40 will work with 4,400 lb axles. It will fit your trailer so long as the axle is an overslung axle, which means the leaf spring will be over the axle. If you take a look at…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at SuperSprings to find out if this would present any issues for you. Although the amount of compression you are describing with the #TSS-107-40 installed is not ideal, they assured me that the system would still work as…

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Answer 12

We offer two SumoSpring options for travel trailers. The correct one will be based on whether or not you have overslung or underslung axles and their weight capacity. The part #TSS-107-40 for overslung axles with a 3-5K capacity and the part…

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