Aluminum trailer/leaf spring wear

[Capt Terry]

Originally Posted by DonV

This kind?

https://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/24...ity_p_306.html

Yes sir. The upward bend on the aft end must translate fore and aft a bit as the leaf spring flexes which if even a small amount results in rubbing contact. Over time even the anodized aluminum loses out to the steel spring- My theory anyway. In jet engine hardware I have seen wear even if the translation movement almost seemed microscopic.