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RE: [VAL] Tires
Dave,
With the Dura Torque axle there are no leaf springs. It is a rubber torsion
design, and the axle suspension is entirely self-contained within the axle.
So, look under your trailer. If you see the axle supported by straps of
metal stacked toghether then you have a leaf spring design. Othewise it will
be a Henchen or possibly an equivilant Dexter rubber torsion design. If you
crawl under to get a close look at the axle you will likely find a metal tag
attached that will tell you the manufacturer and the axle's max weight
capacity.
Forrest