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  1. 2nd October 2012, 09:20 AM #1
    Wombat2
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    Default What is correct?

    I have just added a new axle and springs to beef up the load capacity of the trailer.

    I replaced the axle the way I found it but since have seen 3 trailers with the axle over the spring. ie the axle above the spring with spring help "up" by the U bolts. I thought the way I've done it makes more sense as the load is sitting on the axle with the U bolts simply holding it in place rather than carrying the load - what is correct?

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  3. 2nd October 2012, 08:29 PM #2
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    Not sure about correct but the engineering firm that built me a box trailer for me had no issues about swapping my axle to the underside of the leaf springs so that the trailer was more level on my high tow ball.

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  4. 2nd October 2012, 10:47 PM #3
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    There is no incorrect way for a straight beam axle to be mounted. It all comes down to ride height, guard clearance and spring camber. Seeing as you've only got a 750Kg rated axle, having the U-bolts hold this weight is not a problem.
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  5. 2nd October 2012, 10:54 PM #4
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    I'd be more worried about the 7 leaf spring being a little stiff, as the minimum rating on a 7 leaf spring is over 1000Kg.
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