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Now I think we have a boat guy on here. That would be Don or Itoldyouso, if I am not mistaken he owns a Marina so he may be able to speak to this with some actual knowledge.

I wish I owned it, but I just work there.


This is one of those discussions where there may not be a right or wrong answer. Personally I have never used a trailer axle on a car and have always elected to buy one that is made to fit whatever axle I am using. However, I then see guys who I respect for their knowledge and skill like Jim Robinson who have used them and say they are fine.

I guess a spring doesn't know if it was put under a car or trailer......a leaf spring is a leaf spring to a certain degree. As long as it has the proper weight carrying capability I guess it would be fine. Obviously, the length is important too as the longer the spring is the softer the ride will be. As for the spring breakage situation, I do remember a while back some springs were having problems, but not sure how much of that was due to the abuse trailer springs get (backing in and out of water.....sometimes salt water) or if it was due to offshore quality issues.

I just order mine from Posies or sometimes even Speedway because I know it will fit with probably no modifications and was designed for the application I am using it for. But, that doesn't mean I am completely right either.

Don