Boat Trailer (Galvanised Springs)?

[aussiebasser]

Hi yall,
The parabolic single leaf springs are great, I had them on my last boat, and will have them on this one soon. I got mine direct from Mullins Wheels who are at Acacia Ridge. Phone No. 32778677

[Kerry]

Kerry are they available this neck of the woods ?? and where ??.
Cheers

Volvo, as far as I know they come out of Brisbane (Alko Suspension ?). My pair are 12 years old and so far they haven't done anything wrong.

Cheers, Kerry.

[Luke]

I was under the impression that you don't grease springs and they are actually better with a layer of rust on them. Correct me if I'm misinformed is this true or false? ???
Cheers Luke

[Kerry]

Luke, springs are still steel, one unattended layer of rust won't stop at that.

Cheers, Kerry.

[Luke]

Kerry,
I understand that but what I'm asking is 1. are you supposed to grease springs(I was under the impression you don't as grease or oil reduce the friction and reduce the damping effect between the spring leaves) and 2. Maybe not so much rust as to speak but not touching them at all. Wouldn't that be better than greasing/oiling as it would have improved friction and damping without the lube. Might sound stupid and maybe it is but I'm just wondering the truth to these two things.
Cheers Luke

[Kerry]

Luke, maybe one of those catch22 situations. Might be better for "springing" if not "rust treated" but not much good in the longer term if not ???

I suppose not having had springs to worry about for so many years might be a bonus but if I did I think I wouldn't grease them (as such) but at least coat them with something. There's a few rust prevention solutions/sprays that come to mind.

Cheers, Kerry.