Does the Hanger Kit part # APT3HD Get Welded or Bolted to Trailer Frame

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do the hangers have a hole drilled in them to bolt them to the trailer?

asked by: Richard

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Suspension hangers like what come with the Hanger Kit part # APT3HD that you referenced are designed to be welded to the trailer. You would not want to bolt this kit to the frame of your trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 is designed for 33 inch axle spacing. To add your third axle, you cannot simply add a hanger spring and axle. You can keep your 35 inch spacing but you will need to relocate your hangers. I've…

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Answer 2

For your double eye springs that are 25-1/2 inches, it is likely your hangers are 29-1/2 inches apart on center and your springs most likely were originally 25-1/4 inches as they will stretch slightly over time. For instance if you were to use 25-1/4…

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Answer 3

When using the trailer suspension hanger kit part #APT4 with a leaf spring that is 26 inches long like the part #e94SR you will want to have the hangers spaced 30-1/4 inches apart.

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Answer 4

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 5

I would be happy to help you find the correct replacement suspension components for your trailer, but you will need to take a few measurements first. Starting with the leaf springs, you will need to make sure that the tires on the side of the trailer…

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Answer 6

We don't carry the MR4 leaf springs but based on my research they look like they are 26 inch double-eye springs like part #e94SR. For springs of this length and the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs #APT4 the hangers are going…

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Answer 7

Based on my research, when using the Universal Group Leaf Springs #SP-222275 that has a spring eye length of 24-7/8 inches with either the Redline Tandem Axle Hanger Kit #APT4 or #APT3HD, you will want a distance of 29-1/2 inches between the hangers…

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Answer 8

Thanks for the measurements! You are correct that the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear #APT5 you were looking at is designed around 29-1/2" hanger spacing but your suspension is a bit…

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Answer 9

The hanger kit I recommend is part #APT3HD which includes front, center and rear hangers, equalizers and bolts. This kit is good for axles up to a 7K rating and most 3-inch diameter axles are rated for 6000 to 7200-lbs. The linked video will let you…

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Answer 10

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 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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