The leaf springs on my trailer are basically shot. Heavily rusted and near completely flat. Where can I obtain replacement springs the are more saltwater resistant or is there a better alternative? What about replacement axles as well? The axle is rusted pretty well too and i don’t want the trailer to bite it while in tow.
Thanks for any input.
Seal’s has a good stock of leaf springs as does henrys in mt p. The axle might have to be ordered. Maybe rustoleum the springs. most of all rinse them everytime u dunk the trailer.
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Go to a torsion bar axle and never worry about springs again.
Where could I find the said torsion bar axle to replace the current axle? Are there any brands specific to saltwater application? I would love to cut the current leafs and axle out and start fresh.
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Originally posted by localdudeGo to a torsion bar axle and never worry about springs again.
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torsion bar axle would have to be ordered based on your current dimensions
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Originally posted by TRSWhere could I find the said torsion bar axle to replace the current axle? Are there any brands specific to saltwater application? I would love to cut the current leafs and axle out and start fresh.
What size boat is it? I am sure Tommy Stone can get a torsion setup. I have seen links on here for other places to buy parts that might be cheaper. It will probably take some trailer modifications to get one bolted up. If you have a bigger boat, it would probably be worth it because you will never have to replace springs again and the trailer will ride better. If it is for a 14’ jon boat, just buy some springs, axle, and new u-bolts and call it a a day.
19’ bay boat w/ single axle trailer. If I understand correctly, I should just be able to remove the current spring/axle assembly and bolt on a new galvanized torsion axle setup with new hubs and use the old tires/rims.
I had an aluminum roadking trailer and it was just bolted onto the main rails. You will be happy with a torsion axle with a 19’ boat.
def. get torsion axle. There is a huge trailer mobile home store on college park road in ladson. they have a bunch of trailer parts there also. you may be able to find one there for a little bit cheaper than goin to a shop. but im not sure. worth a try
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I stopped by Northern Tool today. Won’t those painted steel axles break down pretty quickly in saltwater? I think they’re more for road application. I’m looking for a v bend galvanized torsion axle. Looks like $400 with hubs online.
it would be worth giving wesco trailors a call up in cayce, sc. they make a great axle and springs to go with it at a reasonable price.
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My galvanized trailer is holding up ok, but the springs died pretty wuick. I replaced the springs, and then decided that I would try and combat the problem with a little petroleum products. I took STP oil treatment, poured into a small bucket and then applied to the springs with a paint brush. Has held up well these last 20 months with only one reapply and they look good. Quiet ride too.
I’ve heard you can do that (grease the springs) in the summer, when it’s very dry, then drive down some dirt roads to ‘dust’ them, and apparently lasts a good long time??
If you go with leaf springs or torsion bar geta couple of tubs of waterproof axle grease and sone rubber gloves. Grease up the axle and the bars or springs witha healthy coating. Then all you have to do is touch it up now and then. Also helps to back lugs out spray a little anti seize on em and crank em back in. then i dob em good with the same grease have never had a problen changing a tire and the axle and leaf springs on my jon boat trailer are over 10 years old. Big boat trailer is torsion bars but only 3 yrs old so can’t say yet about that.
I replaced my leaf springs about 18 months ago. I sprayed them with a couple of cans of the rubber undercoating. Only time will tell but, they seem to be holding up rather well. I do dunk my trailer in fresh water after boating in salt.
I reworked my trailer a couple years back. Another good tip for the springs is to take them apart and apply coolseal like for a moble home roof. This will keep rust from forming between the springs where it’s hard to wash.
This tip came from the company I got the springs from and it’s worked well for me.
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I agree with DF Freedom. I have used a rubberized under-coating spray for anout ten years now and it works, just make sure everything is CLEAN first.