Leaf Spring "Wrap" Orientation on Tandem Axle Trailer- Need Advice

Thanks Mechanic and Bear: I was thinking of going with Pic #4.. my logic is as follows: Placing the "help" with the wrap towards each hanger (one in front and one towards the back) and having the equalizer there to do its job of relieving the stress and strain by shifting the load weight.

But Mechanic: Yes, that was my thought too- run up to the local trailer shop and taking a peek at their trailers on the lot to see "how they run them"

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by Bear

Haha, after posting last night I grabbed the flashlight and went out to see if mine would give a clue, my leafs came off an oldddd U-haul, but it had em both front and back. I just went out and studied them again, each has seven leafs, with the wrap around the longest 3, snugged agin the ends of the 4th. I have no clue the main purpose of it but think maybe it could either be lending support to the longest ones, or maybe to keep them from "flapping" after bumps

So your's are set up like "Pic #4" Both away from the equilizer? If I am reading your post correctly?
I wish I had that option.. Looks as if mine have fallen off.. Looooooong ago! Probably the reason the trailer isn't quite up to snuf as it should be in that dept.. thus the reason for the new springs he he!