Review of CE Smith Trailer Axles - Leaf Spring Suspension - Square Trailer Axle - CE33201GA Video

For new leaf springs for your 2019 Grand Design Solitude 5th Wheel you'll need to know the axle capacity and measure the leaf springs to find the correct replacement. I've attached some diagrams below for both double-eye and slipper spring…

Trailer tire speed ratings do use a letter code system. A tire rated L for speed means it can be operated up to 75 mph; a tire rated M for speed can be operated up to 81 mph. There are many other speed codes. A trailer tire that does NOT indicate any…

When replacing tires, you will want to make sure that if you go to a different size that the new size will fit. You will need to measure around the existing tire to see how much clearance there is between the tire and trailer frame and fenders if so…

The benefits of installing larger tires are somewhat related to clearance in every way with the exception of the possiblility of additional capacity, having a radial tire option if you increase wheel size, and having broadened options of style. The…

At the time the video was made, Kenda hadn't done speed rating testing on the tire, over and above the default figure of 65 mph. Since that time, Kenda has done additional testing and have found that the tire meets the criteria for an M (81mph)…

In regards to upgrading, which for most means going with a larger wheel/tire combo, this is possible but you will be limited by the bolt pattern of the hubs. The 4 on 4" bolt pattern will allow for wheel sizes from 8-13". The best size…

A 145/80-12 tire such as that on tire and wheel combo #AM35351DX will be about 1 inch wider and about 0.8 inches taller than your existing 4.80x12 tires. Provided that you have enough space all around the existing tires to go to the larger size then…

The main difference between a ST205/75-14 size tire like the Contender #AC14R45SM and a ST215/75-14 size tire like the Taskmaster Provider Item #TTWTR21514 is that the larger number is a slightly larger size. The 205 has a section width of 7.99"…

You could use Boat Trailer Roller Bunks, like Dutton-Lainson #DL21741, that you can mount horizontally on the floor of the trailer. See attached photos. Your boat will glide on the rollers and help keep boat center as you load on to the trailer. You…

Yes the 4,000-lb leaf spring is compatible with a 3,500-lb axle. There are a couple of important measurements. Spacing from eye to eye on the spring when unloaded with no weight on the axle. Inner eye diameter of the spring roll Spring width from…

You are indeed right to think this way. When picking out the appropriate leaf springs for your custom built trailer you will want to choose them based on what the actual loaded weight of the trailer will be. Just make sure that the leaf springs have…

If your existing hub uses 1-1/16 inch bearings, they will need to be replaced the exact same size bearings and races, #L44649, and #L44610. We also have the complete bearing kit available as part #BK1-150, which includes two 1-1/16 bearings and…