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Spring suggestions for off-road trailer

Discussion in 'Jeep Trailer Tech' started by jragain, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. jragain

    jragain Member

    I'm planning a trailer build. I am going to make it 4' x 6' with a plywood camping box and roof top tent. I'm going to use 15 x 8 wheels and a straight tube axle. Need suggestions for spring packs to use. Thanks.
     
    jragain, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    stock wrangler spring assys seem to be plentiful for cheap around here.
    maybe where you're at as well.
     
    jpflat2a, Aug 19, 2009
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  3. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I used a stock set off a CJ7. Odd though, when i installed them i was surprised they didnt have much weight capacity, i need to add another leaf to stiffen them up, but worked out well.
     
    DanStew, Aug 28, 2009
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  4. mike starck

    mike starck Member

    Would Torsion Bar axle/spring work on your trailer? there super easy to install and they ride like a dream. maybe?

    mike s.
     
    mike starck, Aug 28, 2009
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  5. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    The secret to running Jeep springs on your trailer is to run shocks. I built a BBQ using the axle from a FWD Chrysler mini-van and was surprised as well at how bouncy and soft they were with a LOT less load than a mini-van. I would run the same springs as your Jeep has if you have access to a set used.
     
    Mike C, Sep 2, 2009
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  6. amc-commando

    amc-commando New Member

    Shocks make a big difference.I used Rancho 2.5 lift CJ3B springs on my M416.
     
    amc-commando, Oct 1, 2009
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  7. jflots

    jflots Member

    I built a utility trailer arround a torsion axle from a boat trailer. It made for an easy build but it is bouncy. I'm guessing the axle is rated for about 2000#, a lot for the 6'x10' trailer. It did make for a nice low bed also.
     
    jflots, Oct 8, 2009
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