What Will Prevent Trailer Axle Leaf Springs From Failing

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Hi guys, Ive got a 2018 38 heart land torque. Double axle. Just broke a leaf spring on the way home today. It had 5 leafs but we are upgrading to 6. Is there something we can add to increase the safety and decrease the chances of this happening again? Thanks.

asked by: Rusty C

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Leaf springs typically break because they are being overloaded or the trailer is taken on really rough terrain that stresses them to fail early. I would recommend going with springs that are rated for at least the total weight of the trailer when loaded and that would be best way to prevent future problems with the springs.

I attached a link to this page that will take you to all of the leaf springs we carry.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We have a 6-leaf 6k axle leaf spring with part #e94SR you could use on your 2016 Cruiser Lite 5th wheel that would give you a little more height. These are 26 inches long which is a really common size.

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Answer 2

We have a handful of 6K leaf springs, like the part #e94SR you were looking at, that could potentially work for your Montana High Country but I'll need you to measure the distance from the center of one eyelet to the center of the other eyelet to…

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I definitely recommend replacing your 3,500 lb 26 inch leaf springs with the 26 inch 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e22YR. The 4,500 lb would be too stiff and your ride would suffer so the better option by far are the 4k…

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We can tell you how to determine the correct replacement 6,000 lb leaf springs for your 5th wheel trailer, though don't have a way of knowing specifically what is on any one trailer. It's pretty simple though, as all you have to do is measure…

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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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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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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For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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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 10

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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To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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