Gravity is rough. As time goes by it can work against you, taking a toll on your manly/girlish figure, and the figure of your truck. Among the top body parts taking a beating? Your semi-trailer leaf springs, bouncing and banging their way through thousands of miles of heavy loads and pothole-ridden abuse. Are you just assuming yours are up to the task?
How to Tell if Trailer Leaf Springs Are Bad
It’s easy to overlook leaf spring components, assuming prime function when reality is their performance has fallen flat. Luckily you don’t have to be a rocket scientist – or a certified mechanic – to figure out if it’s time to replace them. Here’s how to tell if it’s time for an upgrade…
- Find ‘em.
Leaf springs can be found at the front or rear of the trailer, attached above or below the axle. They look like an array of bowed, narrow strips of steel stacked atop one another. This ‘smiley’ or bow-shape configuration allows them to absorb the gravity of the load in your trailer bed. - Think about how things are shaking.
If your vehicle bounced or sways every time you hit a bump, your leaf springs may be wearing out – they’re designed to absorb and prevent such movement. - See if they’re showing their age.
Check to see if the leaf springs are cracked, broken, or missing pieces. (Hint: You’re going to get dirty.) - Beware of sag.
Sag under heavy load indicates well-worn springs.
Leaf Springs Showing Their Age?
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