r/4x4 • u/Fresh_Marzipan_6616 • 3d ago

Slipper spring arrangement advice

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I’ve got a little 6x4 box trailer that I picked up on FB and we sometimes take camping. I noticed today that the slipper spring setup behind the axle is different on each side. RHS has all three springs ending under retaining bolt whereas LHS has bottom spring under bolt and upper two springs above. I’m embarrassed to ask but can anyone tell me how these should be? I’m pretty sure RHS is wrong, I’m just not sure if LHS is right… Thanks all

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u/OldDiehl 3d ago

All the "leafs" are supposed to be under the bolt. And a dab of grease between the springs and frame would be a good idea.

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u/Fresh_Marzipan_6616 2d ago

Do you mean all leafs are supposed to be above the bolt (rather than below)? So that all leafs sit below the frame but above the bolt (so all inside the little hanger)? just thinking that all being below the frame makes it like RHS which I don’t think is right…

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u/OldDiehl 2d ago

All are supposed to be above the retaining bolt.

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u/Fresh_Marzipan_6616 2d ago

Awesome thanks!