When to replace both front and rear leaf springs?
We strongly recommend that both leaf springs, either front or rear, be replaced at the same time. The reason being is the older spring will be weaker, due to age and use, than the newer spring. This creates an imbalance where the newer spring supports more weight than the older spring,…
How to order you bolts for leaf spring?
Each U-bolt kit has two U-bolts with nuts and washers. We also make custom U-bolts (small and large orders). To order online kits, click the type of U-bolt that you need. Find the U-bolt kit based on dimensions. Use our U-bolt Inquire Form to find out pricing of U-bolt sizes not listed in our standard kits.
Where are the shackle bolts on leaf springs?
On the back-end of the springs is the shackle (well, on most vehicles). If the shackle bolts are available as seperate items, they should be replaced, because – just like the front eye bolts – chances are they will not be very good condition.
Are there parts for a leaf sprung axle?
Easy and affordable ways to have a reliable leaf sprung rig. From simple spring perches to total leaf sprung axle swap kits, we have the parts to take your rig to the next level.
We strongly recommend that both leaf springs, either front or rear, be replaced at the same time. The reason being is the older spring will be weaker, due to age and use, than the newer spring. This creates an imbalance where the newer spring supports more weight than the older spring,…
Why do leaf springs have to be long?
Longer springs spread forces more . With leaf springs, the load effectively divides from the axle so the front of the spring has half the load, and the rear has half. If we think about extremes, a super short spring puts all the force at one-ish point on the frame.
Which is better a short or long trailer leaf spring?
A really long trailer leaf spring length puts two force points, half as much, far apart — and that makes less stress in one area. Longer springs weigh more and typically cost more . If you want cheap, go short. That said, the small difference in price — if that’s the only reason — is probably just chincy.
Easy and affordable ways to have a reliable leaf sprung rig. From simple spring perches to total leaf sprung axle swap kits, we have the parts to take your rig to the next level.
