spring question

[BSH]

I've seen trailer springs mentioned in a couple other threads, and I have a further question. These trailers (like my M101A1) are pretty ruggedly built. The 3/4 ton trailer can easily manage over a ton, particularly on-road (it's actually rated for a ton on-road, IIRC), and they are pretty stiff. Does anybody have any thoughts for the effect of taking out one leaf from the spring pack?

The answer that comes to me is somewhat reduced loading capacity, sitting a half-inch lower, and maybe being less stiff on light loads?

It's a more or less idle question of curiosity, as I ponder "civilianizing" my trailer (including a civi axle one of these days...).

 

[gimpyrobb]

Sounds like you answered your own question. I agree with your assesment(sp?).

 

[Wolf.Dose]

You can also put a civilian axle direct under the body without a frame and add a civilian drawbar to the body. Then you can choose your load capacity according to the axle you use. Makes quite a good trailer with a relatively low loading hight.
Wolf

 

[2Deuces wild]

I love my 105, Carries what ever i put in it. My hubby just installed a spare tire mount from a M35 a hook on the front of my truck for easy backing.

 

[BSH]

Wolf, you mean mount an axle & drawbar directly to the body, eliminating the original frame? Hmmm... I wonder what the load capacity of the body would be in that situation? I hadn't thought of that, but I bet it would be fine. Assuming I can fix the rusty spots on my bed.
Thanks,
Brian