leaf springs

[dano]

Going to build number three.
So I’m not sure Torflex axle or leaf springs. I did leafs last build but forgot the load for each spring.
Anyone know what would be a good spring load for a 700 pound. trailer.
I want it to have double eye leafs and the least amt I can find is 1000 per spring. That make it 2000 pounds and if the trailer is 700 wont it bounce all over the road.

Any thoughts are appreciated.
Daniel

[Dale M.]

Look at these....

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200365449

Documentation says 1000 lbs per pair....

To soften ride (reduce capacity) you could always remove a leaf....

Dale

[dano]

Thanks Dale.
But Im worried that at 1000# it would be too little . 700# trailer plus 100# of camping junk =800#. Get to camp site take out 100# of camp junk and add 350# of me and my wife=1050#.
I like the 1500# springs what do ya think?

[CARS]

Wont you be adding stabilizers???

Jack it up a bit and no load on the springs.

[Dale M.]

Thanks Dale.
But Im worried that at 1000# it would be too little . 700# trailer plus 100# of camping junk =800#. Get to camp site take out 100# of camp junk and add 350# of me and my wife=1050#.
I like the 1500# springs what do ya think?

Get 2000 springs and take a few leaves out if ride is too stiff....

When I was in trailer supply I was looking at springs for my chassis ....Funny things become apparent, 4 leaves rated at 2000lbs, 3 leaves rated at 1500lbs, 2 leaves rated at 1000lbs.....

Dale

[dano]

Chris
"Wont you be adding stabilizers??? " I never had them on the last two but is it something I should put on? Now it would be easy to do. Guess they make sence, I just never thought about them. I always kept my rigg hooked up to my truck and just jumped in at night time.

[CARS]

Chris
"Wont you be adding stabilizers??? " I never had them on the last two but is it something I should put on? Now it would be easy to do. Guess they make sence, I just never thought about them. I always kept my rigg hooked up to my truck and just jumped in at night time.

Just thinking that your trailer would tow nice with the 1000# springs. If you go over when sleeping (quit jumping around in there!), put down some jacks. No bounce, no strain on the springs.

[dano]

Chris, Makes good sense to me .
thanks

[CARS]

You're welcome! (from someone still building his tear, but has camped with wife and 4 kids in a pop-up camper. Stands are awesome!)

[dano]

Hey has anyone ever bought a drop axle from southwest wheel. Prices are good and Im thinking about buying from them.
Any experence with them.
thanks
dano

[doug hodder]

I got a flexi-ride from them....came with nothing to protect the studs IE a piece of cardboard wrapped...FED EX dinged up a stud, had to replace it. They shipped right away...had it in just a couple of days, but you need to catch their production schedule just right. Doug

[dano]

Doug,
I seem to be going back and fourth between Torflex and leaf spring axle. I like leafs better because I think they are cool. Torflex and Flexie-ride may be better but I just dig leaf springs.
I think Im going to try southwest 4" drop leaf spring axle and see what happens.
(unless someone tells me not to get one).

Anyone else running this axle??

Tks
Dano

[doug hodder]

I've used the 4" drop w/ springs on the first 4 trailers...bought them locally though, allows for a larger wheel/tire combo and not put the trailer way up in the air. Doug

[CARS]

Are you looking at this: http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/p-2 ... -axle.aspx

(Book 'em) Dano!

[dano]

Chris, Thats the one. What do ya think?
Dano