magic tilt springs

[rock10]

ok i have a magic tilt,with a 16 footer on it i pretty sure i need a starboard leaf springs because the back of the tire is micro meters from rubbing the footstep,it is a 3 leaf spring,are all 3 leafs standard for any trailers or specific,am i correct in assuming that the axle bracket is not adjustable but fixed,also where is the best place to get springs i have no idea what the model number is its not to be found thanks

 

[rock10]

Re: magic tilt springs

2nd pat to question,how can i be sure its my spring and not bent axle ?

 

[rock10]

Re: magic tilt springs

anybody ?

 

[tx1961whaler]

Re: magic tilt springs

Northern Tool sells springs:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_trailers-trailer-parts+trailer-springs

 

[Snowfish]

Re: magic tilt springs

If both tires are worn the same, then it's the springs. If only one tire is worn, then it's either prolonged improper tire inflation, failing bearing, or bent axle. If the axle looks like it's bent upward, then you have a cambered axle. Perfectly normal & fine.

Be Extremely Cautious with after market springs. They may not have a high enough arc. You can find the right eye to eye measurement, leaf count, & rating, but the arc may be too low and your tires will rub.

We tried aftermarkets on an EZ Loader trailer. Not good. Not enough arc. After much searching, the most correct answer was going directly to EZ Loader.

Good advise is to always replace in pairs.

 

[rock10]

Re: magic tilt springs

ithink that is whats wrong now not enough arc because axle looks fine,thanks

 

[Lrider]

Re: magic tilt springs

question, what did you do to the trailer to think it could be a bent axle?

 

[rock10]

Re: magic tilt springs

thank you mr snowfish you saved me 30 bucks and some hassle by taking my old leaf off and traveling 50 miles to northern tool instead of mail ordering and low and behold the northern tool one didnt have near as much arch as th magic tilt come to find out anyway wasnt spring but front spring bracket and bolt that had gotten bent after wheel came off on trip,needless to say igot new new hub new u bolts the works shes ready for the road now.thanks for your advice

 

[Snowfish]

Re: magic tilt springs

No worries, Mate1

Glad it worked out. Hope you had as much fun, on the lake, as I did this past weekend. Nice to be on the water again. Cheers.

 

[capt sam]

Re: magic tilt springs

Magic Tilt makes their own custom length springs, you either have to order pricey springs from them or move the spring hanger on the frame, I've owned two. I would also beef up the hangers they put on because they will keep bending since they used some cheap metal in theirs.