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Leaf springs
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 11:36 am
by AJ
Looks like I'll be replacing the leaf springs on my boat trailer soon. Is it worth it or should I just start looking for a new trailer? I know how big a job it will be, I just don't know the cost. Any suggestions on where to buy the parts?
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 2:17 pm
by pennfish
Capital hitch would have the springs and new hardware. The most difficult part will be removing the old hardware unless you have access to a torch
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 4:17 pm
by Eerman
Might also call Coastal Trailer in Medart. Cheaper to replace the springs vs. a new trailer by far.
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 5:42 pm
by AJ
I don't have a torch but I have a sawzall. Wait, one of my neightbors has a torch. I just need someplace to get the boat off the trailer.
Trailer rebuild
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 6:41 pm
by arcadiainc
Just rebuilt my trailer about six months ago. Went to Mid South Distributors (MSI) in Tifton. Bought two springs, bearings, seals and u-bolts for less than $75.00. Had no idea it would be that cheap. The job turned out very well. If you are around Tifton give MSI a try.
Posted: April 2nd, 2006, 9:02 pm
by tin can
Rebuilt one of my trailers a few months ago. Coastal Trailer built me a new axle, and sold me new springs, U-bolts, bearings, and all other necessary hardfware for $132.
No need to take the boat off of the trailer. Block the trailer up. Pull the running gear out from under it, fix it, and put it back.
Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 12:34 pm
by Fighting Conch
I replaced my leaf springs and various u-bolts last summer. Next time around I'll take it to a shop.
Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 4:30 pm
by devans850
Just rebuilt my trailer and got all my parts from coastal trailer. Word of advice if you are goin to do the work yourself better have a torch and a jack. It's not that bad all in all, just jack the trailer up, cut the shackles, the u bolts, and the spring where it connects to the top shackle on the trailer. It will all fall off just like that. Don't try to cut the bolts off on the top shackle on the trailer, cause you will cut the shackle and that's not good. I replaced my springs in about 1 hour, it's not bad as it seems. If you want to do it yourself PM me and I will explain it better for you to make it easier. I can tell you this without a torch it will be HELL.
Posted: April 3rd, 2006, 9:16 pm
by AJ
Thanks for the advice guys, I'll attempt it later. Right now there are fish to catch and I'll just hope it doesn't break before summer
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Posted: April 5th, 2006, 7:50 pm
by tin can
If you don't have a torch, a 4" right angle grinder with a cutting wheel will work.
Posted: April 5th, 2006, 10:03 pm
by AJ
Pennfish called me today and said I could use his torch whenever I am ready to do the job. I just need to get the parts ordered.