How to Determine Hanger Spacing on a Tandem Axle Trailer
Updated 02/10/2015 | Published 02/09/2015
Question:
I need some help. I have 26inch 4 leaf double eye springs. I am making my trailer a tandem axle trailer and need to know the spacing for the hangers. The center hanger is 3 1/4inch inches to the center bolt and the front and rear hangers are 1 1/2inch to the bolt hole. The equalizers are 5 3/4inch from hole to hole. What would the spacing be from center hanger to the front and rear hangers, thank you?
asked by: Sal A
Expert Reply:
It depends on the leaf springs you are using. Basically you will need to mock it all up before permanently installing anything on the trailer. Generally speaking the distance between hangers would likely be 24-3/4 inches on center to 29-1/2 inches on center but again it depends on the springs being used. These are just rough guide lines and really the only way to get the right spacing for a given trailer is to mock everything up and adjust as needed.
Also, even though you asked about hanger spacing and there isn't a specific measurement the spacing has to be, I have also included a picture that explains how to determine axle spacing.
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