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• Typical Hanger Spacings for Tandem Axle Trailer with 3,500 lb Axles
  A lot of it depends on the length of the springs and equalizers that are used. When using Leaf Springs # e64SR with the # AP233 Equalizer Kit and the # H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and 29-1/2" between the center and rear hangers. This should achieve a 4-1/2" clearance between the center of the axle and the trailer frame if you have a 3500 lb axle. I've Provided a diagram that should be helpful. I've also provided a link to our trailer maintenance...
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• Changing Spring Hangers To Raise Or Lower A Trailer
  Yes. If you change no other components, the hanger length increase should directly correspond to the lift of the trailer. So, if you use a tandem axle kit like the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front # H248, and each hanger is 1-1/2 inches longer than your current corresponding hangers, you will lift your trailer by 1-1/2 inches. This would work the same way for lowering a trailer.
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• Why Would Trailer Calipers Interfere with I-Beam Frame on Trailer After Install of Disc Brakes
  I would have to see the setup to see exactly where the interference is but raising the suspension is a possible solution. Other possible solutions are to try a lower position of the caliper on the mounting flange. It sounds like your axles could also be a bit too short to work ideally on your trailer. Since this is the first time I have ever seen this problem I would lean strongly towards this being the issue. The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that...
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• Recommended Suspension Kit For A 2022 Forest River Wolfpack
  When it comes to replacing equalizers on your 2022 Forest River Wolfpack, I recommend The Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4 inch Wide Double Eye Springs - 2-1/4 inch Links # AP233. This will replace your existing 5-3/4 inch center hole to center hole equalizer. The kit works with 1-3/4 inch wide double-eye springs. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers # H248 are sold separately. This hanger kit is designed for use on trailers with tandem 2,000 pound to 7,000 pound axles. I...
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• Recommended Complete System Trailer Frame Down for Roadmaster Comfort Ride
  The Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit w/ Shocks - Tandem 8K, 3" Trailer Axles # RM-2460-2580 will fit any 3 inch diameter axles. The closest rated 3 inch diameter axles we have are the Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube - 8 on 6-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" - 7,000 lbs # 8327834-EB. This axle comes with the hubs and brake assemblies so as long a 80 inch on center spring seats work for your trailer, this will be an excellent choice. You will also need the U-Bolt...
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• How to Raise Trailer Suspension When Springs are Above Axle
  The best way to get additional lift at this point would be to go with taller hangers on your trailer. Increasing the length of your shackle straps won't give you a level lift since it would only increase the one side of the axle. Going with taller hangers will raise both sides of where the axle mounts. You will want to measure the length of your current hangers and then check out the link I attached that has all of the hangers we offer and go with ones taller than what you have.
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• Can Front and Rear Hangers for Trailer Suspension be Different Heights
  Hey Charles, with tandem axle suspension hanger kits like the part # H248 it's pretty common that the middle hanger is a different height than the other ones but the front and rear are supposed to be the same height. The reason the center one is a different height is because an equalizer attaches to it and the other hangers have springs that attach directly.
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• Dexter Suspension Kit For Tandem Trailers With Equalizers Measuring 7-3/4, 6, or 5-3/4
  The Dexter suspension kits are high quality and include "wet bolts", bronze bushings instead of nylon and thick shackles. Properly maintained these would likely outlast typical factory kits three times over! To determine which kit is right for you simply measure the distance across the equalizer and use item # K71-449-00 for 7-3/4" long, item # K71-448-00 for 6" long, or item # K71-359-00 for 5-3/4" long. I have included a picture of the 7-3/4" equalizer showing where to measure. If...
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• Lifting a Square Axle Trailer
  The over under conversion kits like item # K71-384-00 you referenced only work on round axles. To lift your square axle trailer, I recommend replacing the leaf spring hangers with longer ones. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front item # H248 would be a great option. You will want to measure the length of your current hangers and then check out the link I attached that has all of our hangers. Once you decide how much of a lift you are looking...
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• Hanger Spacing for 3500 LB. Tandem Axle Trailer
  Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs # e64SR with the # AP233 Equalizer Kit and the # H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and 29-1/2" between the center and rear hangers. This should achieve a 4-1/2" clearance between the center of the axle and the trailer frame if you have a 3500 lb axle. I've Provided a diagram that should be helpful. I've also provided a link to our trailer...
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• Suspension Parts Needed for 3,500 lb Tandem Axles and 29-1/2" Hanger Spacing
  Thanks for all of the information, Robert! It sounds like you have the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers # H248 installed on your tandem axle trailer so to get your Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes # 7359765-EB installed you need the following parts: - 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles # e54SR - CE Smith U-Bolt Kit # CE23002 - Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # AP233 You need a total of 4 leaf spring, 2 of the U-Bolt kits, and just one of the suspension kits...
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• Correct Hanger Spacing for 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e34SR
  The correct hangers that you need to use for the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e34SR and the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 come in the Kit # H248. For your application these need to be spaced 29-1/2" apart on center. I have attached a diagram that demonstrates this for you. The leaf spring that you will be using is refereed to as "PR5" in the table.
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• Will Taller Leaf Spring Hangers Increase 5th Wheel Trailer Height
  If your trailer's axles already have an axle over-under kit (also called a flip kit) and you want additional height to allow the hitched trailer to be level the other option is installation of taller leaf spring hangers. We sell hanger kits like # H248 as well as individual hangers that you can see by clicking on the link provided.
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• Spare Leaf Springs, Shackle Kit, and Spring Hangers for a 2019 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS
  Since your 2019 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS has 5,200 lbs Dexter axles you will most likely have 25-1/4" long double eyed leaf springs. You will want to measure to confirm but if this is what your 5th wheel currently has you will want the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 6,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long item # e34SR as spares. The MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit for Tandem Axle Trailers - 2-1/4" Long Shackle Straps item # MR46ZR will work well with these leaf springs but you will again...
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• Replacement Leaf Spring Hanger For Lippert Axle
  I believe we may have a suitable option for you. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs # H248 is designed to fit 1-3/4" wide springs, and the front and rear springs are 3-1/4" tall, while the center hangers are 3-5/8" tall.
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• Ways to Increase Tandem Axle Trailer Deck Height
  The easiest way to lift a trailer's height is to install an axle over-under kit. We offer two kits, each made for a specific axle diameter. For a 2-3/8-inch diameter axle use kit # K71-384-00; for a 3-inch diameter axle instead use kit # K71-385-00. These kits will increase trailer height by close to the axle diameter; in other words kit K71-384-00 will add roughly 2-3/8-inches to the deck height while kit K71-385-00 will add about 3-inches. If one of these height increases will work then...
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• What Is The Tallest Leaf Spring Hanger Kit We Offer?
  The tallest Leaf Spring Hanger Kit we offer is the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front/Rear, 5-7/16" Center # APT4 which uses 3-1/4" tall front and rear hangers, and 5-7/16" center hangers. The included equalizers are 6-1/4" long, and the included shackles are 2-5/8" long. The hangers will need to be welded to the frame of your trailer by a qualified welder. If you can tell me what the weight rating of your axle is I would be happy to recommend the correct...
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• Thickness of the Steel Used in the Trailer Hanger part # 28-5
  The thickness of the steel of the Hanger part # 28-5 is 3/16 of an inch thick. The only way to get 6 of these exact hangers is to order a quantity of 6 of them. The # H248 comes with a set of taller center hangers. Center hangers are taller because of the shackle straps that hold the springs to the equalizer call for the center hanger to be taller so that the spring ends up sitting level. I attached a picture that hopefully let's you visualize that.
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• Suspension Replacement For Stock Trailer With 26 Leaf Springs
  To refurbish the suspension on your 1970 Champ Stock Trailer you will need a handful of items. For a suspension kit with equalizers order the etrailer # e99ZR kit including 2 standard steel equalizers where width is 7-3/4” from center of mounting hole to center of other mounting hole. Includes bolts and lock nuts sized for 1-3/4” wide springs. Suspension kit does not have the size shackle straps that you need so you will want to order 8 TruRyde # TRSL275 straps measuring 2-3/4” on center. For...
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• Replacing Leaf Spring Recommendation for a 2004 Weekend Warrior Super Lite FK 2100
  Since you have dual axles you will split the overall capacity of your trailer between the two axles. So you would not want a double eye leaf spring set for 8,000 lbs even if we made one because that would be way overkill for your setup. The closest spring sets that we offer would be the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # SP-218275. This spring has an axle capacity of 4,800 lbs, so when you double that because of your dual axle setup you end up with a capacity of 9,600 lbs which is more than the...
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• Replacing Leaf Springs On A Vintage 1965 Streamline Empress
  Hey Skip good to hear from you again. The # e97SR leaf spring that you mentioned is going to be our best option for replacing the springs on your 1965 Streamline Empress. All of the 2" wide leaf springs that we carry are going to be slipper springs. A 2" wide double eye spring really is a thing of the past so going to a 1-3/4" spring will be the only option if you want new springs. The MORryde wet bolt kit and the equalizer that we discussed are designed to work with a 1-3/4" wide spring,...
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• Where to Mount Tandem Axle Hangers For a 26 Inch Leaf Spring to have 35 Inch Axle Separation?
  The MORryde Shock Absorbing Suspension Equalizers # MR27ZR are going to be compatible with the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e94SR. They will connect with the MORryde Suspension Upgrade Kit # MR46ZR and a Hanger Kit # H248. With the springs being 26" long and an 8" equalizer you will want to spread the hangers 30-1/2" from center to have a 35" axle spacing with no weight on the trailer. This measurement is the separation for the mounting bolt centers of the hangers. If the springs did fully...
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• Recommended Equalizer Kit For 5,000 lb Axles On Tandem Axle Trailer
  The Tandem-Axle Trailer Equalizer Kit for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 5-3/4" Long # AP233 is designed for use on trailers with tandem, 2,000-lb to 7,000-lb axles. This means it is rated for systems with up to a total weight of 14,000 lbs. This will be a kit that absolutely can be used for your tandem 5,000 lb axles. You may also want to consider the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front # H248 if you don't have hangers for your system yet.
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• Recommended Double-Eye Springs and Hangers To Mount Lippert Center Point On Trailer W/ 5300lb Axles
  Since you will be replacing your slipper springs with double eye springs you will need to replace the hangers on the trailer along with the springs. You mentioned your 2022 Raw Max 34' Flatbed trailer has tandem axles I recommend the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hangers # H248 with the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 5,300-lb Trailer Axles # SP-222275. These springs measure 24-7/8" long, and you will start by test fitting the hangers at 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers, and 29-1/2" between...
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