Leaf Spring Failure - Replace the Others?
Last summer I experienced a leaf spring failure on my 2015 Crossroads Rushmore Springfield. The driver's side rear spring snapped in two about 2-inches from where it attached to the frame. After being...
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What are the weights on those axles? That's the first thing you need to know. That would determine whether you need to increase the capacity. I did that with my 5th wheel. I went from 3,500 lb. springs to 4,000 lb. springs. I have 7,000 lb. axles but didn't want to spring for the 8,000 lb. axles. More money than I cared to spend. The 4,000 lb. springs really seemed to make the trailer ride smoother, but hey, it's hard to tell.
Look at the springs, and see how flat they are looking. If they're very flat, they'll almost look like a W. Mine were shot.
But, honestly, with a broken spring on a 7 year old trailer, the others need replacing too. Just need to determine capacity.
Look at the springs, and see how flat they are looking. If they're very flat, they'll almost look like a W. Mine were shot.
But, honestly, with a broken spring on a 7 year old trailer, the others need replacing too. Just need to determine capacity.
