Leaf Spring Replacement for # SP-053275  

15 years ago I rebuilt my 10,000lb 20foot flat bed trailer using these 12k springs. At the time, that rebuild project was driven by broken 10k leafs. Yesterday I noticed the eye had broken off the rear passenger side main leaf. Looking at the shackle mounts I can see some medium cutting and wear at the front leaf spring eye. During the last rebuild I switched to wet bolts and do try to periodically grease them using a lithium grease. The trailer is starting to get a bit scruffy so Ive been toying with the idea of rebuilding it again. Should I replace the one broken spring now while I prepare for a major suspension rebuild? Should I switch to slipper springs and eliminate some of the wear links? Id be interested in torsions, but in the past the cost has been prohibitive. Is there a torsion option that my existing brakes would mount to? Would a 2inch wide spring offer a longer life option? Are there better options for trailers that see regular max gvwr loads and lots of miles?

asked by: Cord