What Info is Needed to Pick Out Replacement Trailer Leaf Spring

Question:

Hey guys I need a leaf spring for my trailer. Can you guide me to the correct replacement part? Seems to me its a 3500lb spring. Its a double -eye that measure 25 center to center. Does that sound correct? Or could it be a 24 and its measuring 25 because of my equipment inside? I didnt know if 25 was a common length, but thats exactly what its reading right now. The leafs are 1 3/4 wide and a total of 4. Albeit, the bottom one is only about 8 long, but I assume it still counts as a leaf? I believe that is all the specs you need but if you need more, just let me know! Thank you. John

asked by: John W

Expert Reply:

Hey John, so you ideally measure the length of the leaf spring when there isn't a load on it. So that would mean your need something shorter than 25 inches. The closest option would be the part # e59SR which is 23-1/8 inches and is for a 3,500 lb axle. Normally when springs are worn out they stretch out and are longer since the spring flattens so there's a good chance this would work but it would need to be less than 24 inches when there's no load on the spring.

expert reply by: Jameson C