Flat springs ?

[MandA]

I just read a post about flat springs. Never heard of this but caught my interest. I have a 2014 Landmark Key Largo. it seems to list to the left when looking from the rear. measuring from the frame to the ground on a level concrete slab the left side is 1 3/4 to 2in lower than the right side. at front the right Side is 1 1/2 inches higher than the left, still looking from the rear. I can't find any broken spring or shackle. Flat spring never occurred to me. Mentioned was someones post of pictures about this but I don't know where to find it. How do I determine if flat spring is the problem and advise on fixing it would be appreciated.

 

[Roller4tan]

springs should smile axles should frown

 

[MandA]

Looks like I should be measuring from the frame at the front and rear of the shackles to see if I have a smile or a frown. Thanks

 

[JohnD]

This is what flat springs look like:

 

[MandA]

Thanks

 

[Stickdog]

I just read a post about flat springs. Never heard of this but caught my interest. I have a 2014 Landmark Key Largo. it seems to list to the left when looking from the rear. measuring from the frame to the ground on a level concrete slab the left side is 1 3/4 to 2in lower than the right side. at front the right Side is 1 1/2 inches higher than the left, still looking from the rear. I can't find any broken spring or shackle. Flat spring never occurred to me. Mentioned was someones post of pictures about this but I don't know where to find it. How do I determine if flat spring is the problem and advise on fixing it would be appreciated.

Kitchen side, the left from looking from the rear is heavier than the right and therfore will lean a bit that way.

 

[Bob.jr]

springs should smile axles should frown

That is an excellent way to explain it. And easy to remember . Thanks.

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[JohnD]

Here are a couple more shots of the same flat springs from our previous Trail Runner . . .



If your springs look like this they need to replaced and upgraded!

This is what happens when springs are flat:





Notice how low the trailer is over the tires . . .

 

[MandA]

Compared to these pictures I do not have flat springs. Thanks for the pictures.

 

[MandA]

update. I said I did not have flat springs. well that was incorrect I do. have been in contact with dexter. (nice folks to deal with) here is what I have learned. sent picture and confirmed flat springs. also learned That the Axle is 8000lb by the dexter number on it also learned it was made for heartland. and it has 7000lb spring on it. why who knows. looks like I will have to buy new springs and have them installed. I have not contacted Heartland as I assume that they will do nothing since I am the second owner. would seem that if a man special ordered disc brakes with upgrade Axel it should have proper springs. I have the invoice and it shows that. I hope anyone who ordered a heartland product with upgrade Axel will check out what they are getting so if incorrect they can call their hand on it as it is new. if anyone has a trailor with upgrade axles the 7000 is six springs and the 8000 is seven springs. when I replace the springs I believe I will install wet bolts.
mike