On my 2006 Trailex car trailer, it has 3500 lb axles. The springs are 20-1/2” eye to eye. I’m thinking with time, mileage and the top of the tires sometimes hitting the bottom of the fenders, I want to replace the leaf springs.
Unfortunately, Trailex doesn’t stock the 20-1/2” leaf springs anymore. They have switched to a 25” spring at some point. That will not work on my trailer. I talked to Carl today, and I’m going call them back again next week to talk to him about options. He’s currently at a trade convention.
Online, I have found 20-1/2” leaf springs, but they are not rated for 3500 lb axles. I have an inquiry into Dexter asking about availability of 20-1/2” leaf springs.
What I have found is 20” and 23-1/8” leaf springs for 3500 lb axles. Looking at the attached pictures, I don’t think the 23-1/8 Will work, they are too long.
What about the 20” leaf springs? Do you think they may work? Any suspension irregularities you can see?
Edit: if I went with 25” springs, I would have to move the most forward and most rear mounts by 2-5/8”, but then I get into fender clearance issues. The newer Trailex trailers with 25” leaf springs have wider fenders to clear.
