Can Shackle Straps Raise End of Slipper Spring

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Can you rise the flat end of the leaf spring with shackle straps ?

asked by: James B

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If you want to raise the flat end of a slipper spring like # e36SR you will need to use a shorter hanger. I have attached a link to all of our hangers below for your reference. You can filter it down by spring width and height to find what you're looking for.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The correct replacement leaf springs for a Malone MicroSport Trailer part #MPG460G is the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring part #e36SR. These will be a direct fit replacement for the old springs. They are slipper springs with a 500 lb weight capacity that…

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Answer 2

Nope, the slipper spring rear hangers like the part #CE14017G do not require the use of a bushing between them and the spring. I attached a picture that shows how it will look when it is installed.

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Answer 3

Yes, you would want the hangers used for installing the Slipper Springs part #SP-179275 that you referenced to be 23-1/8 inches apart when installing these springs on your trailer. I attached a review video for you to check out and a help article on…

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We unfortunately do not have exactly the spring you are looking for. What I recommend is getting the 3-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,500-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #SP-178275 and moving your rear hanger forward because you will be…

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As long as the 2-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Radius End for 1,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-5/8" Long #e36SR is the same length as your current flat-end spring you can use it as a replacement. The only "radius" style of leaf spring that…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Hey Bekzod, So while we don't have a way of knowing the exact leaf springs for your Arctic Wolf 5th wheel trailer, I can help you determine the correct replacements. You do have to take a measurement, though it's pretty easy, as all you need…

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The determine the correct replacement leaf spring on your 2021 Coachmen 259FKDS you'll need to lift your trailer frame so the spring is hanging freely and then measure from center-eye to center-eye, then for the equalizer you need to measure…

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Answer 10

Hi Leo; I would start by checking to see if there are axle tags on the axles. They will probably have the capacity on them or at least a serial number the axle manufacturer could use to identify the axle. If the trailer manufacturer is still in…

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Answer 11

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 12

Hey Jason, so we know that your 2020 Grand Design Solitude 390RK does have 8k axles so in terms of capacity the leaf spring part #e89FV that you referenced would work but we don't have a way to verify the length of your current springs so you…

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