How To Properly Measure For Replacement Leaf Springs on a Trailer with Triple Axles
Question:
I have a triple axle toy hauler with Dexter 6k axles. How do I measure the current spring for the proper replacement.
asked by: Gary C
Helpful Expert Reply:
First thing you will want to do is pick leaf springs that are as close to the axle capacity as possible. It is also highly recommended to replace your leaf springs in pairs, new set per axle. Thanks for your pictures it looks like you actually have a triple axle trailer with 6 leaf springs that have 6 leafs per spring like the # e94SR.
You will want to also measure the distance from eye to eye of your old leaf springs and then pick a leaf spring with the same weight capacity of your trailer axles and is slightly shorter (around 1/2-1 inch) to compensate for the sag and wear of the old leaf spring.
The eye to eye distance of the # e94SR is 26 inches and the width is 1-3/4 inches with eye diameters of 9/16 inches.
The # e34SR you were looking at is a 5 leaf spring with a eye to eye distance of 25-1/4 inches a spring width of 1-3/4 inches and an eye diameter of 9/16 inches.
I have attached the above mentioned products and an FAQ article on trailer suspension components for your viewing and purchasing convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 6000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 6 Leaf
- 26 Inch Long
- Painted
- etrailer
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5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 6000 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 5 Leaf
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Painted
- etrailer
more information >
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