slipper suspension too loud

[skoskii]

Hi,

When going over bumps the suspension unloads and the open end bangs around between the trailer frame and the hanger. Anybody have advice on quieting it down?

Thanks,

[jyasaki]

Slipper end leaf springs? How about gluing or zip-tying about a 1/4" sheet of rubber sheet between the hanger and the spring end?

Don' really know; I've got C-hook springs (which aren't a hell of a lot quieter.)

jky

[skoskii]

Yes slipper end leaf spring. Will try you suggestion.

I think it would be much better if the trailer came with a spring suspension...maybe over the winter I will do a conversion. Anybody do this?

Thanks.

[jyasaki]

FWIW, I was thinking about going with a torsion axle to get rid of the springs; but If I'm doing that, I'd want to go with disk brakes as well (calipers, idler hubs, rotors, new actuator, new lines)... Too much money right now.

jky