Magic Tilt Trailer Broken Leaf Spring ?

[YeA 20sF]

So after my last outting I kinda noticed my trailer saging on one of the axles. But didnt pay no mind (my youthfulness still messing with me) yesterday I got under and took a peek to find that one of the leaf springs was snapped in two and the other ones are looking rusty as hell. Question is do I have order replacment springs from MagicTilt or can I just get some from like Northern Tools ?

[fdheld34]

When my old trailer needed to be rebuilt (Owen and Sons). I used a kit that had all the necessary hardware to replace the springs...got it from here
http://www.easternmarine.com/2200-lb...s-spk-2200-002
Northern tool would work if all you need is to replace springs but while you are at it might want to replace hardware etc with stainless or at least galvanized.
-Fred

[YeA 20sF]

Nice kit i like it, I was planing on doing a referb down there along with the springs. Thanks

[Blue_Heron]

Leaf spring replacement is a maintenance item on a trailer that will be used in salt water. You should have plenty of trailer shops in Dade, Broward, or PB counties. Find a good one close by, because you may need parts on short notice. There are lots of good deals on trailer parts online, but most of the parts are heavy or bulky and you may spend more on freight than you save on purchase price. Not always, though.

Some other things to think about:

Brakes - If you don't have them or they aren't working, a set of disk brakes is a good investment in safety. Drum brakes are less expensive, but are a mistake on a boat trailer IMHO.

Axles - If your axles aren't galvanized, you might as well change them when you do the springs, they won't be far behind. If you're not going with brakes, you should at least consider galvanized hubs.

I would suggest all stainless steel fasteners. If that's too much $$ for your budget, the minimum would be hot dip galvanized. The electro-galvanized bolts and nuts won't last and you'll be cutting them off next time you change your springs.

You can easily spend more money than your trailer is worth getting it up to snuff. But then you can trailer on long trips with safety and confidence. I once had a trip to hell pulling a tandem axle trailer that I thought was in ok shape. Since then, I don't take any chances on my trailers.
Dave

[DonV]

Ditto on what Dave says. Stainless bolts if possible, Kodiak SS brakes, etc.

There are plenty of locations to buy trailer hardware. If the frame is in great shape rebuild it. Lots of options as far as trailer parts companies, if you were closer to Tampa I could help you with parts selection in a minute.

Nothing to it, a 4 1/2" grinder with cut of wheels and the rusted parts are ready for the dump in 30 minutes. I've done five trailers and it's no big deal.

To get prices for comparison and information try these guys out. www.sturdybuiltonline.com They also have some of their stuff on eBay. Oh yeah....this is where I bought my SS brakes a few months ago.

[gofastsandman]

Expediter.com, and a friend who doesn`t need his boat stands for a month or so.
I just broke a spring that isn`t even a year old. Replace the equalizer bar too. Bang head.

[Blue197320]

take the trailer to everything marine usa. they are off the palmetto and nw 58 st. they will look at it and sell you the parts you need. they will do the work if you want too. bring cash. price seems to be better like that. http://www.realxtrailers.com/

also whatever you do dont go to torino trailer. that is the biggest POS trailer ever. i had to replace all the hardware and set it up for my boat again after they did it for me. i did buy it new and it was still junk.

[Jaybo]

Stainless is fine for the ubolts, but you may need Grade 5 hardened bolts to mount the springs to the hangers & equalizers depending on the size/weight of your trailer.

[DonV]

I believe the bolts you are talking about are 9/16" for the larger trailers and I've only senn them in steel. They seem to rust at the same rate as the springs....go figure. So when the springs say hello to the cut off wheel, so do the bolts.

[deerhunter]

trailorparts.com is one you can try.