Broken leaf springs - third time!
My 2005 Prowler trailer has just had its third case of broken leaf springs. The first occured just 2 years after purchase, and the second 5 years after that. That set lasted a while longer: 7 years; m...
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I will have it weighed. I don't believe it's overloaded but will find out.
The mechanism looks correct (nothing inverted).
There was no sag observed before the spring broke, and there is no sag on the other, unbroken side.
I think the biggest issue may be bad steel. Especially with the data point of the 26yo trailer with original springs that was just posted.
I have 3500# axles. Would there be a problem installing springs rated for 5000 or even 6000#? The shop is willing to do that if I want.
The mechanism looks correct (nothing inverted).
There was no sag observed before the spring broke, and there is no sag on the other, unbroken side.
I think the biggest issue may be bad steel. Especially with the data point of the 26yo trailer with original springs that was just posted.
I have 3500# axles. Would there be a problem installing springs rated for 5000 or even 6000#? The shop is willing to do that if I want.
