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Old 07-06-20, 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MrInitialMan
Looking at this for rear suspension. Is a leaf spring like this going to be too stiff?

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Lea...SP-169275.html
It says it's meant for a 2000lb axle so yes too stiff. You are only planning on using one across the back though so you can halve that, and then you could remove some of the lower elements, one at a time, until you get the spring rate you need. Just the top element on its own might be about right.
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