Determining Hanger Spacing for Single Axle Trailer With 3,500 Pound Leaf Spring

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spring hanger placement, single 3500 lb double eye, is there a rule of thumb for distance between hangers

asked by: Darren L

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As a general rule of thumb on a single axle trailer the hanger spacing should be around 3/8" shorter than the spring eye to spring eye measurement of your leaf spring. So for a 23-1/8" long leaf spring like the # e59SR you would want your hanger spacing to be 22-3/4".

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The trick for hanger spacing is to subtract around 3/8 of an inch from the spring length (eye to eye) and then use that dimension for the hanger spacing on a single axle trailer. So for a 23-1/8 inch long leaf spring a spacing of 22-3/4 inches would…

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Answer 2

To re-wire your 18 foot car hauler with electric brakes on one axle, I recommend using a wiring junction box like #38656 in order to make the connections from the lights and brakes. Then for a 7-way trailer plug, you can use the Hopkins #H20046. This…

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You can use an adapter like the Brophy #HTAD in order to use 2 inch hitch-mounted accessories with the 1-1/4 inch receiver on your 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. An important factor to keep in mind when using this or any other hitch adapter is that it…

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With a 25-1/4 inch leaf spring using a single axle hanger kit like the part #APS4 the correct hanger spacing would be 24-7/8 inches.

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The recommended distance between the hangers of the #APS1 would be 24-7/8 inches when using the leaf spring #e54SR. When the trailer is set on the ground and the leaf spring is supporting the weight of the trailer the spring will flatten out and get…

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For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Spring Hanger location dimensions are normally figured by the manufacturer and provided with the spring hanger kit, that includes all of the parts for installing the springs on the trailer frame. I have provided a chart that shows the spring hanger…

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Answer 8

When using the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles part #e27SR with the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part #APS4 you will need to space the leaf spring hangers 25-3/4" apart.

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Answer 9

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 10

Ff the springs you are installing are 25-1/4 inches, you would need to place the hangers between 24-3/4 and 25 inches apart. The shackle should be angled as the drawing shows in the attached helpful article, which should be toward the rear of the…

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Answer 11

There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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Answer 12

The outer diameter of the outer tube on the Bulldog Gooseneck Coupler part #BD0287600300 is 4-1/2" diameter.

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