Need some leaf spring advice.. cannot find correct size

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tcampbell011

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I am replacing the axle on my boat trailer and I decided to do the leaf springs as well.

I got them off and they are the "straight slipper" type springs... an eye on one end and a straight bar on the other.

The problem is... I measured them at 27" from the eye to the end of the bar. (12" from the eye to the axle center)

Everything online is either 25 1/4th inches or 29" there are none in the middle.

Now I know these springs flatten out over time, but could it really flatten a whole 2 inches?

I thought my trailer used standard parts mostly, but maybe not. I've been looking for a solid week online. Anyone ever bought custom leaf springs?

Here is a pic of the springs on the ground (sorry I can't rotate it):

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Any guidance would be appreciated!
 
If I was to choose one of the stds, I would go with the longer. Can you add onto or move the wear plate?
 
You could take the spring pack apart reuse the main leaf and replace the other leaf's.
 
What's wrong with your original springs? And axle?

'98 Lund Explorer w/ 50hp Merc 4c (Yamaha) carburetored NO torque motor
 

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