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<blockquote data-quote="JL8Jeff" data-source="post: 477753" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>Box frame trailers look like they bolt the springs on with u-bolts, I'm not sure you can use a u-bolt on a C channel frame or it might crush the open side. It looks like he should be able to make an L bracket to duplicate the original to mount the springs. With the longer tongue, it might be worth it to go 2-3' longer and then if you think it's too long, you could always cut it down. I've shortened several in the past. My current trailer I shortened it and I have to remove the coupler to fit the trailer/boat in the garage at an angle but it's worth it IMO. I think you can get the spring rebound clips from JEGS or Summit Racing, I might have a new pair sitting around from a previous vehicle I never got around to installing them on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL8Jeff, post: 477753, member: 12995"] Box frame trailers look like they bolt the springs on with u-bolts, I'm not sure you can use a u-bolt on a C channel frame or it might crush the open side. It looks like he should be able to make an L bracket to duplicate the original to mount the springs. With the longer tongue, it might be worth it to go 2-3' longer and then if you think it's too long, you could always cut it down. I've shortened several in the past. My current trailer I shortened it and I have to remove the coupler to fit the trailer/boat in the garage at an angle but it's worth it IMO. I think you can get the spring rebound clips from JEGS or Summit Racing, I might have a new pair sitting around from a previous vehicle I never got around to installing them on. [/QUOTE]
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