by Melvin » Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:21 pm
Nitetimes wrote:I think it would be pretty tough. I personally have never seen springs rated at less than 750lb each (doesn't mean they don't sell them) so that puts you at about a 3k lb minimum on springs, even if you took out a leaf or 2 that is still four tires hitting the road and four springs working.
The axle on my utility trailer is rated at 1050lbs.
Springs rated at 660lb for the pair are common and several lighter weight springs are available aimed at the motorcycle crowd.
'Course you can always remove a leaf or two from a pack to reduce the rating of the spring.
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