This Old Trailer: Replacing Leaf Springs Video

I believe we have just about everything you need, ideally we'd need you to measure your center bolt and u-bolts to make sure the here will fit. So, for a center bolt you can use the Leaf Spring Center Tie Bolt with Nut #38-3TB which…

We can tell you how to determine the correct replacement 6,000 lb leaf springs for your 5th wheel trailer, though don't have a way of knowing specifically what is on any one trailer. It's pretty simple though, as all you have to do is…

It is not uncommon for a leaf spring to become elongated after years of use. One spring size we offer, 20-1/4-inches from eye center to eye center, may after years of use indeed measure slightly longer. There is certainly a chance that when new…

Trailer axles typically have the bow you mentioned in them to help compensate for the vertical load they bear and still have proper wheel camber. This way when the load is put on them the axle will flatten out and the wheels will be aligned…

The Lippert Components Kwikee Step Gear/Linkage with A (1101425) #LC379160, the Lippert Components Kwikee Step Gear/Linkage with B (1101426) #LC379161, or the Lippert Components Kwikee Step Gear/Linkage with C (FOR 26 SERIES STEPS 1101427)…

The torque requirements for leaf spring u-bolts depend on the diameter of the u-bolts that are being used. If the gross weight of your tandem axle trailer is 7,000 lbs, then you likely have two 3,500 lb axles. Typically 1/2 inch diameter u-bolts are…

It sounds like you're trying to find a replacement axle for your trailer. In order to do that you'll want to also take into account the width of the tires/wheels you intend to use, along with the spindle length. With this in mind, you will…

Moving the spring seats that far is not recommended for the reason your friend gave as it doesn't carry the weight evenly. My recommendation for you so you don't need to worry about the springs is to use the Timbren Axle-Less System…

If the shackles aren't angled slightly you run the risk of the equalizers angling and having the shackles on the wrong side of the springs. 28 inch leaf springs are hard to come by so your best solution will be to either go with replacement…

When installing a slipper spring, like the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring #e29SR, you will install it so that the end with the eye is oriented towards the front of the trailer and the open end is facing the rear part of the trailer. You will need to use…

Before you can pick out a set of leaf springs for your boat you need to find out the weight rating of your trailer axle. Then you will need to purchase leaf springs that are each 1/2 of the axle rating. The #SP-210275 is rated for 1500 pounds so if…

It makes no difference which direction the shackle nut or bolt head is facing. The bolt is not driven in, when the shackle bolts are tightened, the knurled portion of the bolt will be drawn into place. Make sure you use a lock nut, and snug it down…