What Info is Needed to Pick Out Replacement Leaf Spring for 2012 Forest River Stealth

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I have a 2012 Forest River Stealth model SS-2216 toy hauler. The VIN is 4X4TSFX29CC010136. My leaf springs have flattened out quite a bit and I feel like they need to be replaced. What do you recommend for replacement springs? I would like to go a little heavier duty that stock if possible.

asked by: Adam B

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We don't have a way to look up what leaf spring replacement you would need. To figure out what you would need would require you to determine our axle capacity and the length of the current springs. I am pretty sure that you have a 5,200 lb axle though. So for a 6k axle rated spring we have the part # e34SR which is for a 25-1/4 inch spring or the part # e94SR for a 26 inch long spring.

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

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 3

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

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Answer 4

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

You can measure your leaf spring (eye to eye) while it is still installed on the trailer, but first you'll want to jack up the trailer so that the leaf spring is completely unloaded. Also, it is possible that your springs are worn and stretched…

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Answer 7

Since you have a tandem axle trailer rated for 10,500lbs the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles #e76SR are going to be the closest leaf springs we have to that weight capacity. These springs measure 24-7/8" from center of eye to…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the picture of your build sheet! It does look like the etrailer 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring item #e94SR you purchased is the correct replacement spring. Feel free to email me back a picture of your suspension but unless you are flipping your…

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Answer 9

The hangers you currently have on your trailer are ones I have run into before. That being said, I spoke with MORryde and the #MR27ZR will still fit your trailer, but there is a modification that will need to be made. You’ll have to trim according to…

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