Does anybody make galvanized leaf springs? (Old Thread)

[truepursuit]

Originally Posted by mkus

I coat mine with grease evey year no rust.

This works....even in salt waters.....heavy grease....spread it on thick.

[bsmit24]

Originally Posted by Swell

rharris,
I have what is called parabolic leaf springs on my boat trailer. They are a single, tapered leaf spring that is galvanized.
Mine are rated at 500kg(1100lbs) each, but they do come in other sizes. Because they are a galvanized single leaf spring they don't rust. My trailer is 4 years old and is put in sea water at least once a week and the springs still look new.
Here's a link:
http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/springs/parabolic.html
I hope this helps,
Swell.

I do not understand why the US market has not embraced the single tapered spring. The spring does not have to slide against other springs like in a leaf spring pack so a little surface rust does not hurt, they are easily cleaned and painted/oiled, inexpensive, etc.

[wetneck]

Originally Posted by Swell

rharris,
I have what is called parabolic leaf springs on my boat trailer. They are a single, tapered leaf spring that is galvanized.
Mine are rated at 500kg(1100lbs) each, but they do come in other sizes. Because they are a galvanized single leaf spring they don't rust. My trailer is 4 years old and is put in sea water at least once a week and the springs still look new.
Here's a link:
http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/springs/parabolic.html
I hope this helps,
Swell.

i had 6 single slippers on my trailer and loved em... cant find them anywhere in FL tho...told they werent made anymore..... are they still around ?