leaf springs? How often change them out?

[aristotle]

I want to do some preventative maintenance. How often do you change out your leaf springs? I dunk my boat primarily in the salt and my leaf springs are begining to rust. When do you know when they are good to go besides seeing your boat leaning one day.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: leaf springs? How often change them out?

Basically they do wear a bit but not enough to "schedule" a change. If they are sagging or cracked replace them. You can wire brush off the rust and oil them which is a temporary fix for your eyes.<br /><br />Can you still spring the boat up and down? If so you are okay.<br /><br />Bob

 

[JRJ]

Re: leaf springs? How often change them out?

When my leaf springs seperated from the frame, I bought a new trailer without springs. Keep an EYE on them If it looks bad, it is bad You're on the right track.

 

[Lou C]

Re: leaf springs? How often change them out?

I replace the old springs about 3 seasons ago and smeared them with wheel bearing grease. I spray em with rust preventer (Boeshield T-9) before each dunking. So far they still look like new! Also hose off well after going in the salt

 

[Scaaty]

Re: leaf springs? How often change them out?

If they are just beginning to rust, just oil the up a bit. You have YEARS to go...you should see mine! Its spring steel, it will rust, but not to worry for a while. BUT keep an eye on the shackle U-Bolts that hold them to the axle. If you do need parts......Champion Trailer parts, or ABC Trailer parts