710mm Galvanised Slipper Spring
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Price range: $92.00 through $134.20 Inc.GST
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Galvanised Slipper Spring 710mm x 8mm
710mm x 8mm galvanised slipper spring. 710mm is a durable highway spring designed to withstand the rigours that high speed can inflict on boat trailer suspension.
This spring is a good option for boat trailers, caravans, and other trailers that need a heavy-duty suspension. It is also a good choice for trailers used in harsh conditions, such as off-road trailers.
This style of spring has a traditional eye and a tail that slides in a keeper or hanger welded to the trailer’s chassis.
Leaf Spring specifications
- 710mm Eye to Tail
- 45mm wide x 8mm thick per leaf
- 9/16″ x 7/8″ x 45mm bush
- 45mm wide
- Free camber of 110 mm
- Eye to centre bolt 350mm
- Durable and rust-resistant
- Suitable for boat trailers, caravans, and other trailers
- Good choice for trailers that will be used in harsh conditions
The price is for one spring, 8mm leaf slipper ratings as follows
- Five leaf – 675kg
- Six leaf – 750kg
- Seven leaf – 850kg
For example, a tandem trailer weighing 2,000kg x 120@ = 2,400kg
Axles, springs and associated equipment must rate a total of 2,400kg
Usually, using 2 x 40mm Square axles on a 2000kg trailer with slipper springs is generally standard practice. Wrong.
Heavy-duty galvanised Slipper Springs do not load-share or transfer load between both axles.
For example, each wheel in the above example has a load of 2,000kg (4 wheels) or 500kg per wheel.
Drive your trailer onto a gutter using only one wheel, and you will find the wheel on the same side is lifted off the ground.
The wheel OFF the ground is carrying zero kg.
The wheel on the ground carries 1,000kg, while the other two wheels on the ground carry 1,000 kg.
The axle with wheels on the ground is carrying 1,500kg.
If you want your trailer to have a smooth ride, use shackle or rocker roller springs.
I noticed the shock loading on the trailer from roadside potholes was not as severe.
Although 8mm galvanised slipper springs are an excellent low-budget solution, if your budget allows go to shackle or rocker roller springs,
Finally, if your springs are aging prematurely, you may suffer vibration fatigue. Spring fatigue occurs when your axle is undersized, causing the vibrations to travel into your spring suspension.
Click here to read more about vibration fatigue.
More variations of the slipper and independent coil springs below
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 93 × 15 × 10 cm |
| Spring Leaf # | 5 Leaf, 6 Leaf, 7 Leaf |
| Spring Leaf Rating | 5 Leaf – 650kg, 6 Leaf – 650kg, 7 Leaf – 800kg |
| Spring Width | 45mm Wide |
| Spring Type | Slipper Spring |
| Spring Length | 710mm |
| Coating | Galvanised |
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