M416 Springs Question

[DonBeasley]

OK so my modified trailer has OEM springs on it in a SOA configuration. After several years of some hard and not so hard use, the springs are basically flat when I look under the trailer. I do not want to change the brackets bolted to the frame that hold the springs but add a leaf, new springs, shackles, etc. are all on the table. Not sure how much the whole rig weighs but I will find out next week.

Any ideas on mods to hold more weight and put some arch back in the springs or replacements that will fit?

Thanks.

 

[Plow]

I'm in the same boat. Love to hear from someone who brought their suspension back to life.

 

[canorisa]

Don....Don't know if you know about these people or not but I'm going to direct you to them. I have purchased from them before and they are good to go. Follow the link....http://www.midwestmilitary.com. They'll have what you need if not more or they'll direct you in the right direction.

They have a parts department for the M416 trailer. I would imagine that's what you have. Here is the link..http://store.midwestmilitary.com/category-s/1821.htm?searching=Y&sort=13&cat=1821&show=30&page=1.

Ask them about suspension. I'm sure they'll be able to help you out in this.

Best Regards,

Joel

 

[Mark Harley]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/omx-1820102

Front Leaf Spring for 10-Layer for Jeep
Products Model: 18201.02
Manufacturer: Omix-Ada
Fits Vehicle: 1941-53 Jeep MB Jeep CJ

Summit also has new shackles too.

 

[DonBeasley]

Thanks for the replies. I am thinking the 10 leaf is the way to go and Midwest is saying the same. Thanks I need to put some bounce (but not too much) back into the trailer.

 

[RJ40]

This list always has such great assistance! I was looking to do exactly the same thing for my 416...my springs are all but inverted when trailer is loaded!! This is an easy fix

Cheers!