Review of CE Smith Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - CE14026G Video

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

You have a really interesting suspension setup on your trailer. I don't know what the width of the channel is that your springs attach to but to go to a double leaf will require using a hanger kit like the part #APS4 that you referenced. If you…

The bolt hole spacing for the CE Smith Front/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs #CE14026G is 4-3/8" x 1-5/8". I've attached a dimensional photo for you to check out as well as a review video to reference.

It really just depends on what you are looking to get out of the bushings. Bronze bushings, like part #K71-291-00, will last longer but are more noisy and it is recommended to use wet bolts like part #126B2 to keep them lubricated. Nylon bushings,…

The CE Smith Front Hanger Bracket #CE14016G is the closest we have the Bracket #CE14026G. This hanger places the mounting holes at 3-3/8" on center.

As long as both the axles and slipper springs are appropriately rated for the planned loaded weight of your trailer, there's no problem with using slipper springs instead of double-eye models. Slipper springs are actually typically used for more…

Based on your images it does appear your trailer was built to have double eye springs rather than a slipper spring. For this you will need to measure your current mounts from bolt hole center to bolt hole center. We have the 3,500LB leaf springs…

We only have 2 options for bolt-on hangers: - CE Smith Front/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs #CE14026G which have an inside width of 1-1/4" - CE Smith Front/Center/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs #CE14035G40 which have an…

To order an axle, you will want to know a bit more information. First, you will want to know the hub face measurement. This is considered the length of an axle. The hub face is measured from the base of one wheel stud to the base of the wheel stud on…

When selecting the correct replacement axle for a utility trailer you will need to know both the hub face (wheel center) and spring center measurements. For example, if your current hub face measurement is 88" and you replace this with an axle…

The minimum distance between the inside of a tire and the frame rail depends a lot on the setup of the trailer. But as long as the tire and the frame don't touch you would be fine. It's hard to give an exact figure as trailer setups can vary…

Traditionally, trailer manufacturers did not use electric brakes on boat trailers because the brake magnet wiring and trailer wiring did not always have the best insulation or water protection. These days, more and more manufacturers are using…