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  1. 17th January 2011, 03:10 PM #1
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    Trailer springs help working out replacement

    Hi, I'm trying to find replacement shackle springs for an off road camper trailer with an ATM of 1700kg. I tried trailer spring manufacturers but they think they must be automotive springs due to size. Dimensions are below. Has anyone got any idea what they may have been sourced from or any advice on who to check with? Was originally a Trektrailer I think but I've no idea if they fitted the suspension now beneath it. Doesn't need anything fancy.

    It's fixed by a fixed retaining at the front and a hanging retainer at the back with poly bushes at the 3 moving points.

    Length between shackle eyes 1150mm
    Width of leaf 70mm
    Thickness of leaf 6.66mm
    Number of leaves 9

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    Craig
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  2. 17th January 2011, 05:23 PM #2
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    I just got a set of 1750kg springs with rebound leaves (off road springs)
    Alco springs
    840mm centres (long)
    65 mm wide
    They come with all the mounting hardware including greasable shackles
    From memory around $360 for the kit.
    cheers
    blaze
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  3. 17th January 2011, 05:28 PM #3
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    That's a good kit. Problem is my centers need to be around 1150mm and all the trailer kits seem to be 840mm max. I'm hoping that someone might know the size is say a standard SWB Landcruiser spring or similar .....
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  4. 17th January 2011, 05:41 PM #4
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    IIRC Hilux springs were a common trailer fitment. Try finding some specs on them.
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  5. 17th January 2011, 07:44 PM #5
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    Your springs are almost cettainly gonna be Tojo Hilux front springs (from solid axle luxs) They measure to your specs.

    You can easily get greasable shackles and bushes on flea bay

    Any friendly wrecker can supply springs for you

    They make excellent trailer springs due to length and strength.
    Ride great (for a leafy trailer) especially with a good pair of dampers.

    Steve
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  6. 17th January 2011, 07:50 PM #6
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    Thanks guys, I'll look up the local wreckers in the morning and see what they've got.
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