Leaf spring length?

lckstckn2smknbrls

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I'm going to build a new utility trailer soon, I have most of the steel and am looking for the axle and springs in the 2700lb range. There are quite a few to chose from.
Is there any advantage or disadvantage to longer or shorter leaf springs? and double eye or slipper springs?
 

smokeonthewater

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Longer will ride better... Double eye will ride better...

Shorter, and slipper are cheaper and or less labor to set up.
 
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