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    Trailer leaf springs?

    A week or so ago my starboard leaf spring broke while returning from a fishing trip, . My boat is a Tracker PT 185 total weight of about 2500 lbs. The trailer has 1750# springs but the only one I could find was a 2500# version. That was the third spring to break on that side of the trailer, but I believe I has discovered the cause of that situation. Anyway, what I want I’d know is, do I replace the 2500# with a 1750#, or do in replace the other side’s 1750# with a 2500# one. My son who is a race car engineer said the replace the 1750 one since the 80 series tires do most of the shock absorbing anyway. I’m not so sure? What do you all think?

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    #2
    Is go with the heavier springs inn both sides.
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    #3
    Quote Originally Posted by Rocketman783 View Post
    A week or so ago my starboard leaf spring broke while returning from a fishing trip, . My boat is a Tracker PT 185 total weight of about 2500 lbs. The trailer has 1750# springs but the only one I could find was a 2500# version. That was the third spring to break on that side of the trailer, but I believe I has discovered the cause of that situation. Anyway, what I want I’d know is, do I replace the 2500# with a 1750#, or do in replace the other side’s 1750# with a 2500# one. My son who is a race car engineer said the replace the 1750 one since the 80 series tires do most of the shock absorbing anyway. I’m not so sure? What do you all think?
    It might be entertaining for those who have never broken a spring to describe the chaos that ensued. Also, did you do the spring replacement at the side of the road? Having been there twice, I have a pretty good idea what you went through.

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    Have you switched to multi leaves? Much better ride.