Hi,I will be changing out the flat leaf springs on my 2012 5th wheel on all 4 wheels. Was wondering if there is any advantage to doing it by axle (i.e. both wheels on one axle, then both on other) vs. just doing one side at a time (both wheels on one side, then the other). 2nd way would reduce some of the setup time I guess.Thanks in advance!

Both on one axle. You will need to lower and raise it to change out the spring, then align it to the centering bolt. While you are at it its a good time to replace shackles, bolts amd bushings.

SDcampowneroperator wrote:Both on one axle. You will need to lower and raise it to change out the spring, then align it to the centering bolt. While you are at it its a good time to replace shackles, bolts amd bushings.Shackles were all done 2 seasons ago (changed to the lubed kind)I was under the impression I could lower 1 side of the axle at a time instead of both sides?

Use a TrailerAid Plus and do one at a time.

Make sure to have a wheel alignment done after the springs have been renewed. DAMHIK

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SDcampowneroper
Explorer
Oct 19, 2021
Both on one axle. You will need to lower and raise it to change out the spring, then align it to the centering bolt.
While you are at it its a good time to replace shackles, bolts amd bushings.
phemens
Explorer
Oct 19, 2021
SDcampowneroperator wrote:
Both on one axle. You will need to lower and raise it to change out the spring, then align it to the centering bolt.
While you are at it its a good time to replace shackles, bolts amd bushings.

Shackles were all done 2 seasons ago (changed to the lubed kind)

I was under the impression I could lower 1 side of the axle at a time instead of both sides?
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Oct 19, 2021
Use a TrailerAid Plus and do one at a time.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Oct 20, 2021
Make sure to have a wheel alignment done after the springs have been renewed. DAMHIK
phemens
Explorer
Oct 20, 2021
Good catch Don, I will!
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 20, 2021
I put my entire trailer up on jack stands and did one side at a time. Seemed easier since I was replacing the equalizers etc that connect to both axles. A day to lift, day for each side then down made for three weekends.

Mine was out of alignment due to sagging springs so once replaced all was good.
Veebyes
Explorer II
Oct 20, 2021
Nice to be able to lift up the whole thing one time but if that is not practical one side at a time. Leave it on the truck if doing one side at a time.

As suggested, while up there might as well replace & upgrade shackles etc. as well. Builders put on minimum spec hardware. I upped my spring pack from 6 to 7 leaf. No worries about breakage now.
phemens
Explorer
Oct 20, 2021
No worries on the shackles, I replaced them with heavy duty Moryde ones with the wet bolts 2 seasons ago. I added an extra leaf to the springs when ordering and will replace all the hardware on the springs.
2oldman
Explorer II
Oct 21, 2021
Is something broken, or preventative maintenance? My leafs are still good after 18 years - or at least they look and work fine! Youtube got anything?
Huntindog
Explorer
Oct 21, 2021
time2roll wrote:
I put my entire trailer up on jack stands and did one side at a time. Seemed easier since I was replacing the equalizers etc that connect to both axles. A day to lift, day for each side then down made for three weekends.

Mine was out of alignment due to sagging springs so once replaced all was good.

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