Thread: Lowe trailer fenders

Jason, I’d say your on the right track. One thing I have seen over the years is these trailers that are factory packaged with boats are usually set up to light for the load they carry. I’d sure investigate a new set of heavier springs for sure. Those have probably collapsed to some degree causing this problem. That one is sure going to hit the fender in a bump.

Thanks for the reply. I believe these springs are 1700 pound springs. would you go as heavy as possibly? I’ve found some 2150 and 2750 springs with the same dimensions. I’ve added a battery in the back of the boat but 400 pounds to the front.


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I would probably go with the 2150 springs. The 2750 would probably be to stiff. The would most likely beat your boat to death. Those old springs have most likely lost most of their arch and the 2150 should have plenty of arch to get trailer back in the stance it needs to be. If possible I’d pull one and compare it to the new spring. Think you will see a big difference.

Personally I would go with the #2750. Always having an added capacity allows for full fuel loads, full livewell while traveling and added gear etc. I travel home from our home state lakes here in Ohio with the livewell full of water if I have caught fish. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the advice guys. Going to order some springs this week and see what happens


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Who are you ordering springs from ?
Look and see if they have a spacer block for under springs that sets on axle. Then you only need longer u-bolts.

So basically a lift kit for the trailer? I haven’t thought about that, I’ll look into it. Thanks


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Are the springs sitting pretty flat or arched upward now? If not, heavier springs may not help much, if at all, if the current springs are not at their capacity.

JMO, but I'd go down a tire size before I started messing with springs, that is a whole other can of worms.

You can buy lift kits for trailers too, might be something to consider. Trucks are getting so high now, that some 5th wheel trailers need a little boost to prevent contact with the bed.