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enblethen

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Posted: 03/18/23 03:05pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Do you have standard looking leaf springs on trailer?


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Posted: 03/18/23 03:52pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Hi yes standard leaf


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Posted: 03/18/23 03:59pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Many of the small components wear. You can see on this site etrailer/dexter many of the components

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Posted: 03/18/23 04:28pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Probably 7,000 lb. axles I'm thinking. The GVWR is around 15,000 lbs. I think.


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Your correct with the weight looking at the parts from etrailer how often do they need switching out

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Posted: 03/18/23 07:38pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The plates on the shackles may last around 10,000 miles. There are two thicknesses with same bolt pattern. Thicker ones will last longer. As shown on etrailer there are ones that have lube points.
The axles should be stamped for part numbers and weight. Normally on shoulder end of axles.

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