About Boat Trailer Springs
Boat trailers are extremely important for a boat owner. And one part of the trailer that surely needs special attention is the Trailer Springs. These springs are basically the shock absorbers of the trailer, and hence are important to avoid damages to the boat.
Boat lightings are also protected by these shock absorbers.
For good shock absorption, these springs should have a smooth arc that would give best results.
There are a variety of types of springs available to a boat owner today. Here is a look at some of the ones recommended by industrial experts:
Double-eye Springs: Also known as eye/eye trailer springs, these range from 18 inches to 30 inches in length. According to the quality purchased, their...
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Boat trailers are extremely important for a boat owner. And one part of the trailer that surely needs special attention is the Trailer Springs. These springs are basically the shock absorbers of the trailer, and hence are important to avoid damages to the boat.
Boat lightings are also protected by these shock absorbers.
For good shock absorption, these springs should have a smooth arc that would give best results.
There are a variety of types of springs available to a boat owner today. Here is a look at some of the ones recommended by industrial experts:
Double-eye Springs: Also known as eye/eye trailer springs, these range from 18 inches to 30 inches in length. According to the quality purchased, their capacity starts from 300 lbs and can go up till 4000 lbs.
C-Hook Trailer springs: Also known as Open trailer slipper springs, these are about 1-3/4 inches in width. Their capacity is lesser than the previous type, ranging between 555-2800 lbs.
Radius end trailer springs: For a spring with more width and a stronger capacity, experts suggest this one. Their capacity can go up to almost 8000 pounds.
Slipper trailer springs: These type of springs have an eye on one end, and either have a flat end or have a hook on the other end. They are equally wide as the other types, and their capacity ranges from 600-3000 lbs.
These springs should be checked regularly. If they are beginning to rust they should be replaced. A set of anti-corrosive
cleaners and polishes is ideal to have handy. Even the bolts securing these springs should be checked regularly to make sure they are tight and not rusted. Hence regular
maintenance and lubrication might be required.
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