Trailer leaf springs question.

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Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

Kits can be bought cheap over eBay..

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Is this what I'm after, "The Equalizer"
http://www.saxsuspension.com/products.html

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Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER

Is this what I'm after, "The Equalizer"
http://www.saxsuspension.com/products.html

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Ironman have a cheaper version of that one, called Load Plus. SAX priced one for my ute $395.00.
We have the Load Plus on our work Hiace's they do a good job. For a trailer the SAX might be a bit flash for the job. They are greaseable though.

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Originally Posted by macca

Ironman have a cheaper version of that one, called Load Plus. SAX priced one for my ute $395.00.
We have the Load Plus on our work Hiace's they do a good job. For a trailer the SAX might be a bit flash for the job. They are greaseable though.

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You think this would work for the trailer or will it make it to rigid.

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Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER

Is this what I'm after, "The Equalizer"
http://www.saxsuspension.com/products.html

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I was meaning the trailer brake setups..

But that is a relative new design of what your looking to achieve. Haven't heard much yet about them, to my knowledge only really became popular around 18 months ago.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=271222846932
this is what I was discussing, not this one in particular, you'd want bush to bush for a trailer, not bush to pin like the cars.. concept is the same

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

I was meaning the trailer brake setups..

But that is a relative new design of what your looking to achieve. Haven't heard much yet about them, to my knowledge only really became popular around 18 months ago.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=271222846932
this is what I was discussing, not this one in particular, you'd want bush to bush for a trailer, not bush to pin like the cars.. concept is the same

Kallen Westbrook

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Thanks, you think this would be all I required.

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Originally Posted by MEGOMONSTER

You think this would work for the trailer or will it make it to rigid.

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They are adjustable. The Ironman have a shackle with a long thread to add or remove tension, the SAX have 2?? positions for the pin.
It would mean taking the weight off the spring adjusting and away you go, the SAX would be the quickest I suppose.
I have always thought removing the rear shackle arrangement but leaving the load assist spring in place would take the spring back to stock. Never tried it though.

This is what I have on the boat trailer Attachment 30330

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Originally Posted by macca

They are adjustable. The Ironman have a shackle with a long thread to add or remove tension, the SAX have 2?? positions for the pin.
It would mean taking the weight off the spring adjusting and away you go, the SAX would be the quickest I suppose.
I have always thought removing the rear shackle arrangement but leaving the load assist spring in place would take the spring back to stock. Never tried it though.

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Sax setup is adjustable. The second shackle has 2 bolt positions. This setup allows full flex when unloaded but once the springs compress it then aids in taking the load. But is more suited to vehicles, but I guess you could adapt to a trailer..

You can either buy the complete pack, or they do the insert leaf. The insert would be a lot cheaper, but new bolts would be needed, and if your pack is a slipper setup you'll need to change that to shackle. (just seen the pic and your bolts look long enough)

Imo both options (load spring or shock) will require some mods, but will give you the better overall setup for your needs.

Could make a day of it when I head over if you want. I can throw in the caddy or we can crash TD's...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

Sax setup is adjustable. The second shackle has 2 bolt positions. This setup allows full flex when unloaded but once the springs compress it then aids in taking the load. But is more suited to vehicles, but I guess you could adapt to a trailer..

You can either buy the complete pack, or they do the insert leaf. The insert would be a lot cheaper, but new bolts would be needed, and if your pack is a slipper setup you'll need to change that to shackle. (just seen the pic and your bolts look long enough)

Imo both options (load spring or shock) will require some mods, but will give you the better overall setup for your needs.

Could make a day of it when I head over if you want. I can throw in the caddy or we can crash TD's...

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories

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Thanks Kallen, I might take you up on this.

Why not do a spring over conversion using what you have , cost you nothing and gain minimum 50mm in height
Too easy thats what I'd be doing . will still tow and brake the same ,
My set up is Orac Off road with Greasable shackles.
Plus $395 you can buy a new 6x4 trailer for that.