Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear

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• Spacing Measurements for Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit APT5 & Spring e27SR
  When setting up a new trailer suspension it is best to do a mock-up (by clamping or tack welding the parts in place) to allow you to see how the system functions. There are so many variables that is best to test. Typical spacing dimensions for 25-1/8-inch springs are shown in the chart on the page for # APT5. Since the springs you intend to use, 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e27SR, are 7/8-inch longer than those listed in the chart, you will want to increase the hanger spacing approximately...
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• Should Trailer Suspension Equalizers be Level
  If the trailer is not loaded then you will often see equalizers that are tilted like yours. It does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with the suspension. If the springs are worn out then the trailer would easily bottom out. If that is not happening then the springs are likely fine. It is possible that some component is not the right size as well. If the springs are too short or the equalizers are not long enough that can affect the geometry of the suspension.
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• Recommended Axles for Two Trailer Builds with 14K Capacity & 7K Capacity
  For your trailers, I recommend not using a steering axle because there are different requirements for them and your trailers don't need them. If you want to pursue the steering axle you will need to check with your local DMV for requirements. My recommendation is to use a single or tandem axle application for each trailer. If you want to use a single axle for your 7K trailer, I recommend the Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - Spindle w/ Brake Flange - Regular Tires - 7K...
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• Hanger Kit to Use with Leaf Spring e94SR for 35 inch Wheelbase
  The leaf spring part # e94SR that you referenced is a 6k trailer axle spring that is 26 inches from eye to eye so it will work in place of the Dexter you mentioned. If you used it with the hanger kit part # APT5 you'd have a wheelbase of 35 inches.
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• Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit For Double-Eye Springs Without Hangers
  (2) 7-3/4" Long curved equalizers # TREQE1 (8) 2-5/8" Long shackle straps # 115052 (14) 3" Long x 9/16" diameter shackle bolts with locknuts # 166081 We don't have the # APT5 with the larger hangers or a kit with those specific parts without them, so I listed the parts as you asked. The 7.75 inch length is not a length we carry, they would have to be custom made. The tallest non-slipper spring hanger we carry is the # 115919 at 5-7/16 inches tall.
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• Comparing Amount of Drop of Torflec Axle with a Drop Axle
  The 10 degree up Torflex axle will have the center of the spindle sitting about 0.31" below the bottom of the frame of your trailer under no load. When it is under a full load it will sit about 1.45" above the bottom of the frame of your trailer. If you are wanting a Torflex axle that sits lower then you need the 22.5 degree which has the center of the spindle sitting about 0.52" above the bottom of your frame under no load. Under a full load that will sit about 1.82" above the bottom...
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• How To Determine Axle Spacing On Tandem Axle Dump Trailer Using 30-1/4" Leaf Springs
  I would be happy to help you figure out the axle spacing when installing your axles on your dump trailer. Since you are using a 30-1/4" double eye spring we do not have an exact axle spacing measurement as that is quite a bit longer than the springs we typically use so you will need to mock up the hangers and axles and see what works for that length spring. Your hanger spacing will likely be around 34" which would give you an axle spacing of around 39". The most important thing is that...
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• Determining Tire to Frame Clearance When Using Hanger Kit # APT5 and 145R12 Tires
  It sounds like you are wanting to make sure you will have proper clearance between the top of your tires and the frame when using the etrailer.com Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APT5. We can definitely figure this out but it will depend on the type of leaf springs you are using as well. To determine clearance with your setup you will add the 4 inch frame height to the height of these hangers (3-3/4 inches). Then take that number and add to it the distance from the eyelet on your leaf...
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• Trailer Suspension Equalizer Kit with 7-3/4 inch Long Equalizers
  The closest kit we have to that is the part # APT5 which has 7-3/4 inch long equalizers, 2-5/8 inch shackle straps, and 9/16 inch bolts and was designed for 1-3/4 inch wide springs.
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• Replacement Leaf Springs, Equalizers, and Shackle Straps for a Magic Loader Boat Trailer 6K Axles
  There is not an exact size leaf spring, equalizer, and shackle strap length that must be used on your trailer but they do all have to be compatible with each other. That said, the measurements that you provided are fairly standard so I recommend using the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit part # APT5 with the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring part # e34SR (4). The leaf spring hangers can be discarded but it will be more cost effective to obtain the kit. These components will have the right combination...
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• Replacement for 94" Long 3,500 Pound Lippert Axle
  It looks like your current axle is a 3,500 lb axle that measures 94" hub face to hub face with an 81" spring seat measurement. Although we do not have a 94" axle, you can use the Trailer Axle Beam with Easy Grease Spindles - 95" Long - 3,500 lbs # e68GR which will stick out 1/2" farther on either side but not cause an issue. This axle will also work with the # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K you looked at. One thing you will need to do is cut off the spring seats and weld on new ones like the # TRSS238...
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• How to Move Axles Under Leaf Springs on a Horse Trailer with Slipper Springs
  Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, like part # K71-385-00, is specified by Dexter for use only with double-eye springs. It is not suitable for use with slipper springs. If you really wanted to move the axle under the leaf spring you would have to replace all hangers, equalizers, and springs. The part # K71-385-00 is the correct over under kit for 3 inch axles like yours so that's a good start. 3 inch axles are typically 6k or 7.2k axles so for leaf springs the # e46SR...
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• Height Increase from Dexter Over-Under Axle Kit K71-384-00
  The Dexter Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APT5 does include the spring hanger components for a tandem axle trailer like yours. You'll need to determine how much height increase you need. This will tell you if the height gain from over-under kit # K71-384-00 or from the taller hangers will be enough for you. Typically an over-under kit provides a height increase of roughly the diameter of the axle. But a 3-inch taller hanger will not give you 3-inches of height...
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• What is Axle Spread on Wider Spread Tandem Axle Trailers
  Normally the spread between the wider stance tandem axles is 42 inches. 33 inches is typically seen on the closer stance.
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• Complete Kits for 89 inch Long 3,500 lb Trailer Axles with Springs and Hanger Kits
  We can help piece you together a kit like you are wanting but we do not have them as single part numbers. First lets start with axles. For a 89 inch long axle with 74 inches between spring seats you'd want the part # 35545E-ST-89 and for a matching idler axle # 35545I-EZ-89. Then for leaf springs you'd want the part # e54SR, for a U-bolt kit part # APUBR-1, and then for a hanger kit with equalizers, shanks, bolts, and shackles too you'd want the part # APT5.
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• Do Hangers Need to be Welded to Install
  Yes the hangers from Hanger Kit # APT5 must be welded to your trailer's frame by a qualified welder, preferably one with experience on trailers. As for the load capacity of the trailer, that will depend on the part of the trailer with the lowest capacity; for example if you have a pair of 3,500 lb axles the trailer bed still needs to be rated for 7,000 lbs of cargo. If it is rated for 5,000 lbs that means your trailer's capacity is 5,000 lbs no matter what axles you have. I have added...
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• Recommended Hanger Kit for 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8 Long
  The answer to your question will depend on your current trailer setup. If you have a single axle trailer you could use the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front, 1-1/4" Rear # APS4. For a tandem axle trailer you could use the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear # APT5. If you're using the # e66SR as replacement leaf springs and only need shackle bolts then you can use the # 166081. If you are planning to replace...
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• Do Hangers Have a Specific Width They Should Be
  Although I wouldn't be able to give you the specs for what should be on a Grand Design (that's something only the manufacturer can tell you) I can tell you hangers which fit 1-3/4" leaf springs have an inner width that is close to 1-3/4" such as # 115917 which has a 1-13/16" inner width. There is not an adapter kit but if you are uncomfortable with the hanger and particularly the weld you can replace them with a new Hanger Kit such as # APT5 which uses 3-3/4"" tall hangers with 3" long...
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• Distance Between the Hangers of Kit # APT5 When Used with e64SR Spring
  For the hanger kit # APT5 with the leaf spring # e64SR you will want a distance of 29-1/2 inches between the hangers.
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• Axle to Frame Height Difference Between Tandem Axle Hanger Kits # APT3 and # APT5
  We don't have CAD drawings we can give out for our hanger kits but I can help give you info to help you determine what the height of your axles relative to your trailer frame would be with each kit. With the part # APT5 it will give you approximately 4-1/2 inch to 5 inch of clearance and the part # APT3 will give you approximately 3-1/2 inch to 3-3/4 inch.
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• Does Trailer Suspension 7-3/4 Inch Equalizer EQ-E1 Have a Weight Capacity
  Equalizer # TREQE1 does not have a weight capacity itself. It isn't bearing much of the weight compared to other components in a trailer suspension set up. If you have a tandem axle trailer then you could potentially use kit # APT5, # APT3, # APT9, # APT8, # APT7, or # APT3HD. All of these kits have the 7-3/4 inch long equalizers. For a triple axle trailer you could use # APTT5 or # APTT3. All of the above kits also come with hangers. If you do not need hangers then you would need to...
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• Parts Needed To Convert Boat Trailer From Single to Tandem Axle Trailer
  I can offer you suggestions for double-eye leave springs, a U-bolt kit, and a hanger kit, but we do not offer axles that match your spring center measurement and your hub face measurement, so the axles must be custom ordered. You will want to order the axles locally from an authorized trailer axle dealer. We do suggest ordering 3,500 pound axles. It is very common for tandem axle boat trailers to have 3,500 pound axles on them, and this will allow you to use electric brakes rated for 3,500...
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• What is Minimum Distance Require between Tandem Trailer Tires When Considering Increasing Tire Size
  The difference in tire diameter will be an additional 2-1/2 inches going from the 225/75-15 which measure 28.4 to the 235/80-16 which measure 30.9 inches. As a general rule of thumb the minimum safe distance between front and rear tires on the same side of a tandem axle trailer is 4 inches. You would need to measure the distance between your tires currently and subtract 2-1/2 inches. If that dimension then ends up being 4 inches or greater the axle placement could be left alone. Looking...
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• Suspension Hanger Locations for Dual Axle Dump Trailer
  There are some measurements missing that are important in giving you the exact positioning. I've attached a couple articles to assist with the dimensions you must calculate to get your precise 35 inch on center axles. Your center hanger will be obviously directly centered between the two axles and then your other two hangers will be spaced identically on each side. Your spring from the center of the outside hanger to spring seat location is the dimension that would be extremely helpful....
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