Will Adding Shocks to Trailer Suspension Reduce Chance of Springs Breaking
Question:
First of all I trust etrailer. That being said, I have a 2021 Sunset Trail 185RK. Single Axel, maybe 8000 miles on it so far. Broke a leaf spring on the last 200 miles. I am replacing springs on both sides now. Looking to make sure this never happens again as best as I can plan. Will shocks help? What else should I be thinking about? Have include photos of my axel and the broken leaf spring. Thanks in advance. BTW - axel rated at 4400 pounds, Trailer was not even close to being maxed out at 4800 pounds.
asked by: William H
Helpful Expert Reply:
A shock kit like the Lippert # LC281281 that would fit your 4,400 lb axle is going to help prevent leaf springs from braking as it slows down the movement of the suspension up and down which will take a lot of the impact out of it that would normally damage it. This also will help improve the ride quality of the trailer too.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb (3") Overslung Axle
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Leaf Spring Enhancement System
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Shocks
- Round Axle - 3 Inch
- Single Axle
- Lippert
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Lippert Bolt-On Shock Kit w/ Heavy Duty Gas Shocks - 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb (3") Overslung Axle
- Shop: SumoSprings Trailer Helper Springs w/ Line Relocation Bracket - Single Axle - 5K to 8K - Overslung
- Shop: Stability Plus Stabilizer Helper Springs - OEM Leaf Springs Above Axle
- Shop: Timbren Trailer Suspension Enhancement System for Underslung Axles - 5,000 lbs
- Search Results: 7000 lb leaf spring
- Search Results: trailer shock absorbers
- Search Results: trailer shock kit
- Search Results: air shock absorbers
- Search Results: air shocks
- Q&A: What Causes Trailer Leaf Springs To Break Continuously
- Shop: 7-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 8,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long
- Q&A: How to Install Lippert Bolt-On Shock Mount Kit with Heavy Duty Gas Shocks for 3 Inch Axles
- Q&A: Can Trailers Have Shock Absorbers Installed
- Shop: Ratchet Tie Down Straps w/ Storage Bag - 12' Long x 1-1/4" Wide - 830 lbs - Qty 4
- Q&A: Recommended Tire Pressure for ST205/75R15 Load Range D Trailer Tire by Westlake
- Q&A: Will the Bolt-On Shock Kits for Trailers Work With Underslung Axles
- Shop: 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 20-3/8" Long
- Q&A: Adding Shocks or Helper Springs to a Trailer to Go Off Road
- Video: Review of Lippert Components Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - Springs - LC281281
- Q&A: Will the Lippert Bolt-On Shock Mount Kit Work On Snowmobile Trailer
- Search Results: sumo springs
- Article: Choosing the Right Suspension Kit for Your Truck and Trailer
- Search Results: leaf spring
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Article: How to Accurately Measure Trailer Leaf Springs
- Video: Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System Installation
- Article: Most Popular Wheel Bearings
- Article: Stability Control for Heavy Duty Vehicles
on Trailer Suspension Parts
