Ouch a broken spring.
We about 100 miles from home I had a spring break. I was towing about 60 mph on I-65 and a car passed pointing to my TT. Sure up enough, smoke was rolling. Smooth highways all day, no jarring bum...
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I am very interested in replacing my springs with the next load range up because I have some sagging on one side. Mine is double 3,500 lb axles.
I am wondering if stronger springs will increase the chance of bending the axles? I have found a 2,000 and a 2,100 lb spring that will fit in place of my 1750 lb springs with no modifications.
These axles are not famous for being over-designed. It seems like stronger springs would increase the force on the axle when going over a bump, since the springs will resist the bounce more.
Anyone had a problem with bending an axle after (and because of) replacing springs with a stronger spring?
BONUS QUESTION: My current springs are 4 leaf, but the 2 stronger springs mentioned are 3 leaf. Does going from 4 to 3 leaf cause any problems?
I am wondering if stronger springs will increase the chance of bending the axles? I have found a 2,000 and a 2,100 lb spring that will fit in place of my 1750 lb springs with no modifications.
These axles are not famous for being over-designed. It seems like stronger springs would increase the force on the axle when going over a bump, since the springs will resist the bounce more.
Anyone had a problem with bending an axle after (and because of) replacing springs with a stronger spring?
BONUS QUESTION: My current springs are 4 leaf, but the 2 stronger springs mentioned are 3 leaf. Does going from 4 to 3 leaf cause any problems?
