Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall - 9/16" Bolt Hole

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• Availability of 2 Inch Wide Trailer Leaf Spring Hangers
  Most all double-eye leaf springs are going to be 1-3/4 inches wide and the hangers will match. There are hangers for slipper springs that are 2 inches wide. I have included a link to all of the hangers we carry for 2 inch wide springs. There are various heights available and all of them can be welded on.
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• Can a Trailer with Axles Over Leaf Springs Be Lifted
  If your axles are already above the leaf springs the only way to increase the height of the trailer is to install taller hangers. You should note that this route isn't going to give you a dramatic lift. The biggest issue your setup has is the tall rims and tires on your trailer. Normally trucks with lifts or large wheels can't tow fifth wheel trailers easily. If you are within a couple inches of being able to tow your trailer level without overhang/bed rail interference you could go...
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• Why Should Trailer Axles Be Close Together
  If you spread tandem axles to far apart you end up causing tire scrubbing which means that when you are making tight turns the axle with less weight on it will be skidding around on the pavement which cause premature tire wear. You want to have the axles as far apart as the spring and hanger kit recommends for the best performance. For more information on trailer suspensions setups check out the link I attached.
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• Suspension Setup Recommendation for a Camper Trailer that Will be Taken Offroad
  Leaf springs aren't any more designed for off-road use than slipper springs. What I would recommend is a Timbren axle-less system as they offer the best ground clearance since they do not have an axle that runs across the trailer. I attached a page that has all of the Timbren systems we offer for you to check out. You will want to pick out the system with enough capacity for the weight of your trailer and the same bolt pattern as your trailer wheels. For even more ground clearance some...
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• Single Axle Trailer, Should the Hanger or Shackle Be on the Front of the Trailer Frame
  It sounds like you have a single axle trailer and are curious about whether or not to put the hanger like the part # 28-5 or a shackle in front on the trailer frame. We recommend you put the hanger in the front. The force from the bumps in the road not only pushes up on the suspension but it also pushes the axle to the rear of the trailer. Having the shackle in the rear allows that rearward shock get absorbed better as it allow for slight movement rearward.
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• Will Increasing Spring Shackle Length Allow More Clearance Between Tires and Fenders
  Because a suspension is not static but is meant to articulate, going with longer shackle links won't provide the clearance you're looking for. The best course of action would be to raise the fenders to provide the proper clearance. At the very least, you want to see at least 3 inches of clearance between the tire and the underside of the fender with the suspension at full load. A better bet for gaining height would be to go with taller spring hangers. Keep in mind that the amount by which...
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• Can Leaf Spring Shackle Straps Be Installed Between Leaf Spring and Front Spring Hanger
  On a single axle trailer, the shackle straps must be to the rear of the axle, attaching the leaf spring to the spring hanger. This allows the axle to deflect upwards and to the rear if you hit a bump. If the shackle was at the front, the axle wouldn't be able to deflect in the correct direction, which would result in suspension components, likely the spring hangers to be damaged.
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• Trailer Suspension Equalizer Tilted Up At one End
  The suspension in general on your trailer looks very worn. I would replace as much as I could on it to get it back to good working order. The problem with the equalizer cocked to one side like that can happen sometimes. It usually fixes itself when a load is put on the trailer. What I recommend though is to jack up the trailer and use a pry bar to get the leaf spring end up above the equalizer so the equalizer is straight and then let the trailer back down. Regarding the tires being closer...
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• Angle Of Shackles On Trailer Appear Wrong When Installing Leaf Springs
  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 trailer. Make sure the trailer is not under load when you are installing the hangers and it never hurts to double check the measurements of the springs and the hanger locations as well.
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• Can Shackle Straps Be Used at the Front and Back of a Leaf Spring
  Usually, you do not put shackle straps on the the front and back. One end the the spring should be suspended from a hanger. The reason that shackle straps are needed is to compensate for the extra drop of something like an equalizer or shorter hanger and to allow the spring to have the proper range of motion it requires. To use shackle straps in both places you would have to have hangers of different height. I have included a link to our FAQ article on double-eye trailer suspension that...
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• Way to Lift Trailer that Already Has Axles Under Leaf Springs
  The only option we would have would be to install taller suspension hangers on your trailer. You would first need to measure the height of your current hangers and then check out the link I attached which has all the hangers we carry. You will then need to select from the filters which size you need.
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• What Hanger Spacing Should be Used on a Trailer with 27 inch Long Leaf Spring
  For a 27 inch long spring like the part # PR427 the correct hanger spacing is 25-3/4 inches like you mentioned. Sounds like your trailer is set up properly.
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• Is There a Weight Capacity for the Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tal
  The Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall part # 28-5 does not have a weight capacity nor can I say I have seen this on any leaf spring hangers really but there will be no issues with a 5,200 lb axle. When you get up around 10,000 axles you'll start to see wider springs which would then rule these out as they are for the standard 1-3/4".
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• What Is the Hole Spacing of the Leaf Spring Hanger 28-5
  The holes atop the Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs part # 28-5 are spaced 1-3/4" apart on center. Please note these are not bolt holes as leaf spring hangers cannot be bolted to the frame because they must be welded. The holes atop this hanger are for weld buttons to help keep them in place.
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• Proper Position of Equalizer and Shackles on Trailer Suspension
  I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back over.
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• Will Longer Leaf Spring Shackle Links Provide More Clearance Between Tire and Underside of Fender
  There are a few ways to gain additional clearance between your tire and fender, but going with longer shackle straps won't accomplish what you're looking for. The best way to proceed would be to either raise the fenders, if possible or go with taller spring hangers. Keep in mind that because a suspension articulates, going with a one inch taller hanger won't necessarily provide an additional inch of height. Going with a smaller diameter wheel/tire combo would work as well.
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• What Happens if I Change the Size of Equalizers on 5th Wheel Camping Trailer
  When changing the size of the equalizer that is on a trailer, this will affect the size of hangers needed or the spacing of the hangers. For example, if you were to go with an equalizer that is one inch taller, you could keep the center hanger the same but would need one inch longer end hangers. If you replace your current equalizer with one that is longer, you would have two options. One would be to find shorter springs but the easier option would be to move the spring hangers further...
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• How Are Shackle Straps Supposed to Be Positioned When The Trailer Is Loaded?
  As far as repositioning the hole in your hanger, that will depend on how much longer the new leaf springs are versus the stock spring. Say for example the new springs are 1" longer than stock when measured center eye to center eye across. I would say split that distance in half. So moving the hole out 1/2" will get you to where the shackles should be at an appropriate angle. Adding a bit more arc and leaves will add to your ride height. As far as the shackle strap position, there is not...
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• What Would Cause a Trailer Equalizer to Flip Up to One Side
  Can you please send me a photo of your equalizer and how it is positioned on the axle? As long as the shackle straps are facing the correct direction (see photo) and the equalizer is not contacting the trailer frame then I don't see an issue. The weight on the trailer could be moreover one axle than the other which would cause the equalizer to flip up or the leaf springs could be a slightly different length. Unfortunately, measuring a trailer leaf spring is not exactly cut and dry. The...
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• Can a Trailer Suspension Hanger Be Drilled Out so that a Larger Bolt Could Be Used
  If all you would be doing to your current hanger would be drilling it out so a larger bolt could fit through it you would be totally fine. I attached an FAQ article on trailer suspension for you to check out as well.
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• How to Re-position Trailer Suspension Shackle Links Once They've Flipped
  You can get the shackle links to flip back the correct way by jacking up the affected axle using a floor jack which should pop things back into place. Having this repeatedly occur would indicate that either your leaf springs are too long or your equalizer is a bit too long. What equalizer are you currently using? Most of the time there's a number cast into it. I've linked to an article with more information on trailer suspensions.
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• Can Longer Shackle Straps be Added to Tandem Axle Trailer
  When replacing shackle straps they should be the same length as the ones that were previously on your tandem axle trailer; replacing them with longer straps will result in additional play in your trailer suspension which could lead to additional wear or other issues and longer ones are not going to provide you with added benefit. For a tandem axle trailer it is common to have 2-5/8" shackle straps such as part # 115052. I recommend using these if they were the same length as your previous...
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• Recommended Parts and Installation for Replacement Tandem Trailer Suspension
  If a part of your spring hanger broke off I recommend replacing it entirely rather than re-welding the broken piece. Even if you got the alignment perfect, the hanger could be weakened due to the repair so its best to replace the whole hanger with a new one. If it were to break you'd have a lot more work on your hands than just replacing the hanger. The included link will let you see replacement hangers for 1-3/4-inch wide double-eye springs and you can match the height to your original...
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• How To Find Correct Replacement Leaf Spring Hangers for a Trailer
  It sounds like you are looking for new leaf spring hangers which we do offer replacements for. In order to get the correct ones you'll need to do some measuring. The measurement you're looking for is the distance from the top of the hanger to the center of the mounting hole. The Hanger for Double-Eye Springs part # 28-5 for example measures 3-1/4" tall. I have attached a full list of options below.
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