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kevink619's avatar
kevink619
Explorer
Jan 06, 2018

Broke a leaf spring. Shop says I should instal bigger ones?

Hi all,

While returning from a desert trip, the front driver's side leaf spring on dual axle my 2014 Forest River Evo 2160 broke. Of course, this quickly destroyed a couple tires. I had it towed on a flatbed to an independent repair shop. The shop says I should consider upgrading to heavier duty springs for "only a little more money". Will installing heavier duty springs do any good if I keep the existing axles? Also, could heavier duty springs simply cause something else to break next time?

Any input is appreciated.
  • lucy6194's avatar
    lucy6194
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2018
    Axles,springs,shackles,bolts(wet) and a moride system after twice breaking springs. You have no idea how close the weight margin is on these campers.
  • Ductape's avatar
    Ductape
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2018
    Without knowing actual weight and spring ratings, any answer is a guess. What you want is the correct rating for the load, or it will prematurely fail OR ride harshly and beat up your trailer.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jan 06, 2018
    X2 but I,ve been around a spring job over the years and they claim you should change both sides, so things are the same strengh.
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2018
    Having broken 2 spings on my 5th wheel, I would vote for heavier springs bu also replace all the shackles and bolts as well. 1 tow on a flat bed tow truck for a 30 mile trip costs $1200. Good Sam Emergency roadside service payed for the total tow:):):)

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