Replacement Trailer Leaf Spring Solution for Dexter 072-098-00

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I need a Dexter 072-098-00 spring. This is a 6 leaf spring for 7000# axles. Do you all carry these?

asked by: Salvador G

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Expert Reply:

That Dexter number normally cross referenced with a 3,500 lb axle that measures 25-1/4 inch like with our # e57SR. The highest rated spring we have in this length is the # e34SR which is for a 6,000 lb axle.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Absolutely, the Dexter leaf spring part 072-098-00 is a double eye spring, designed for 7,000 lb axles, with a 25-1/4" eye to eye measurement. The closest leaf spring we have to that is the Double-Eye Spring part #SP-198275 which is a double eye…

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Answer 2

Yes, our Dexter leaf spring part #DX74XR is the same as the part number 072-079-00. This is a 7-leaf spring for an 8,000 lb trailer axle that is 24-7/8 inches.

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Answer 3

I can give you some guidance on how to determine the correct replacement leaf springs, and you are right that replacing all four of them at the same time is a good idea. What you'll need to do for double-eye springs (which is what I assume is on…

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Answer 4

We don't carry Dexter leaf springs, but we do offer the 4,500, 26 inch long center eye to center eye equivalent as part #e27SR.

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Answer 5

The good news is that your trailer suspension may not be as messed up as you are thinking. The 8" equalizer you are referring to was actually just specific to that customer's question and it isn't a rule for every trailer. The only real…

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Answer 6

The number of leafs on the spring doesn't affect the durability or strength of the leaf spring, so there really isn't a difference between the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long #e27SR and the 3-Leaf…

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Answer 7

I am not totally sure what your current leaf spring length is but it is very common for leaf springs to stretch over time as they wear out so when picking out new springs the key is to go with a length that is slightly shorter than what you end up…

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Answer 8

Trailer leaf springs can grow longer after many years of use. A new springs that measures 25-1/4-inches long like #e57SR could easily measure 25-1/2-inches after years in service on a trailer. Springs can lengthen as much as 3/4 of an inch. If your…

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Answer 9

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 10

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 11

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 12

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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