Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: replacing leaf springs on trailer
Posted by gigem on 10/28/08 - 6:15 AM
#1
Mine are rusted and in pretty sad shape. Not a job I want to tackle. How much should I budget for a trailer shop to do the replacement? It's a Sportsman double axle trailer...
Posted by Blue_Northern on 10/28/08 - 6:26 AM
#2
If you are in Houston just call Steelco the builder. They are located in Santa Fe off Hwy 6. I had them do some axle work on mine and they are fast and very affordable. I plan to go down there and have them build me one for the 19 project I am working on. Their website is
www.sportsmantrailers.com.
Edited by Blue_Northern on 10/28/08 - 6:29 AM
Posted by CES on 10/28/08 - 6:31 AM
#3
ANY trailer shop will be able to do it.....you shouldn't have a problem.
Posted by moose on 10/28/08 - 7:30 AM
#4
Fritz,
As to the budget I would think around $300.00. I had mine done on a single axle light weight for a little over a hundred.
Mike
Posted by gigem on 10/28/08 - 1:39 PM
#5
Good info, thanks!
Posted by Binkie on 10/28/08 - 3:47 PM
#6
You didn`t mention whether your trailer was a single or double axle trailer. Trailer springs are very inexpensive, so are the U bolts and straight bolts that are needed, to do the job. All you need is a jack and jackstand, a sawzall to cut off the old bolts, and a socket wrench. No problem, even with the boat on the trailer.
Link for springs:
http://www.easternmarine.com/em_store...swodWQ1IyA
rich