Correct Replacement Leaf Spring For A Single Axle Trailer With 26" Hanger Spacing
Question:
My boat trailer hangers are 26inch center to center, was sold 25 1/4 inch center to center leaf springs. I have read hangers should be mounted 1/2inch less than length of springs. Can I use these or do I have to reposition hangers. Thanks in advance for your help.
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
Our general rule of thumb is that the hanger spacing should be 1/4" -1/2" less than the length of the leaf spring. There is a small amount of tolerance,(1/2" or less) but not much. I do not recommend using a 25-1/4" long leaf spring with a 26" hanger spacing. We have a leaf spring # e97SR which is 27" long. This will be your best bet for a 3.5K double eye spring.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long
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Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front, 1-1/4" Rear
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