Should Leaf Springs on Trailer Sit Totally Level
Question:
Hello. Bought and installed a 3 leaf slipper on my 15 smoker craft aluminum. Its tilting fwd down/aft up. I mounted it the same as the one i replaced using the bottom mounting hole on the fwd frame mount theres also upper hole. Should the leafs/ axle be tilted back or would it be best to mount forward end to upper hole to get the leafs/axle more level? ive got picture to send if possible.
asked by: Gary W
Expert Reply:
Ideally the leaf springs sit as level as possible. If they are going to angle at all you would want the front maybe a little higher than the rear but perfectly level is the most ideal. I would recommend using the mounting holes that allow it to sit totally level.
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3-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,500-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Slipper Springs
- Radius End
- 1500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 3 Leaf
- 24-5/8 Inch Long
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- etrailer
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