[wingnut60]

Mike,
I too am reluctant to put a ton of money into a suspension upgrade. My trailer already has the 8k brakes (why, don't know) so I am prob going to replace the spring paks with 4k springs--I could just replace the 3.5k springs and that would be better than what I have, but it is a minor amount to upgrade the springs. I will still have the problem of the old bearings--they are $120 each + the labor to press them out/in, and not many shops around here know what they are. When you walk in and ask them if they have Nev-R-Lube bearings, they just look puzzled--not a confidence-builder.
Sure wish the original owner has thought this out a little better...or why in the world DRV let this out the door with 815lbs of carrying capacity w/o any thought to water!!! Insane to sell one so close to gross weight.
Joe