You know to check your lights and mirrors for safety, and hitches for proper positioning, but out of sight components on your trailer like leaf springs often go overlooked… Until you find yourself bouncing and swaying down the highway, and you’re left scratching your head trying to figure out why.
Burdensome Load, or Blown-Out Suspension?
Leaf spring technology has been around since the era of Da Vinci’s self-propelled car. So how is it in this modern era we know so little of this essential component? When there’s too much cargo – or integral suspension components like leaf springs are worn – your tow vehicle can rock and sway. A properly functioning suspension keeps your vehicle’s wheels in contact with the pavement as much as possible, providing a stable, grounded ride for your hauler and cargo, even on tough terrain.
The Right Leaf Springs & Proper Installation Ensure Safety
It goes without saying, ‘air time’ and bumping and banging from worn out suspension are not the friends of your cargo, or vehicle longevity. To protect both, you need an adequate suspension, making it essential to regularly check your leaf springs and accessories for wear: Chips, cracks, worn shackle links, loose U-bolts, and flattening springs are key indicators it’s past time for some suspension TLC.
What Type of Leaf Springs are You Rocking?
Leaf springs look like a metal archery bow, sans the string, and come in different varieties. At Ainsworth, we stock a wide array of leaf springs styles for fast, professional repair, including…
- Single or Mono-Leaf Springs
Thick in the middle and tapering towards the end, single leaf springs don’t typically offer the suspension strength necessary for tow vehicles. - Multi-Leaf Springs
Several leaf springs, stacked atop each other to form a semi-elliptical shape, offer better support for heavier loads. - Double-Eye Leaf Springs
Feature two holes, used to bolt the springs to the bottom of the trailer frame. - Open-Eye Leaf Springs
Have only one open hole, or ‘eye,’ with the other end being a hook or flat end.
Gravity taking its toll on your ride and your safety? Let the pros at Ainsworth Trailer Repair give you a lift. Contact us for a trustworthy and free repair estimate today.
