Recommended Suspension Hangers for Use with Dexter Suspension Kit K71-360-00

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can you tell me what size hangers I need for K71-360-00 dexter shacle kit

asked by: Edwin

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There are different hangers that you could use with the Dexter heavy duty suspension kit # K71-360-00. To achieve 4-1/2 to 5 inches clearance between the trailer frame and axles you could use 6 of hanger # 28-5.

To achieve 3-1/2 to 3-1/4 inches clearance you could use 4 of front/rear hangers # 115917 and 2 of center hanger # 115918 but these are usually found on lower capacity axles.

These are going to be the most common set ups and should work well for you.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

I've got a solution for you. Unfortunately the CE Smith Front/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs - part #CE14026G you looked at aren't going to work. I measured the mounting hole on it and they are on 1 9/16" centers which means…

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Answer 2

You want to make sure the hangers on your trailer have the same width as your leaf spring so if your leaf spring is 1-3/4" wide then you don't want to use a 2" or 2-1/2" wide hanger. It's true that you want the hanger bolts…

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Answer 3

The shortest shackle length is going to be 2-1/4" like the #LC122487. As for removing a leaf or two from your leaf spring, I would not recommend doing this. It will lower the weight capacity of your leaf spring and also require some…

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Spring hangers are only to be mounted with the base of the U facing the frame. We do offer an array of different kits for a tandem axle trailer listed below or you can also find the hangers individually. If you can offer me some measurements of your…

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Answer 5

I think your idea is right on the money. Take the information from the 25-1/4 inch spring hanger spacing and subtract 2 inches. The subtraction will be 1 inch from the front hanger to the center hanger and another 1 inch from the center hanger to the…

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Answer 6

For a 25-1/4 inch long spring like the part #e54SR you would want to go with 29-1/2 inches from the front to the center hanger and also 29-1/2 inches between the center and rear hanger. For a hanger kit we often recommend the part #APT3 which uses…

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Answer 7

The hanger spacing you'd need to use is 29-1/8 inches with the leaf spring part #SP-222275 with a tandem hanger kit like part #APT3. The height difference would be an inch.

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Answer 8

Since all of the 3,500 lb axle leaf springs are longer than what you have currently which would mean you'd have to move your hangers your best option would be a hanger kit that's a little lower than what you have to lower the trailer like you…

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Answer 9

It's not uncommon for a trailer with a 29-1/2 inch axle spacing to use either 7-3/4 inch or 5-3/4 inch (or similar) equalizers but the shorter ones are more commonly used with the 25-1/4 inch leaf springs, like the ones you have, designed for up…

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Answer 10

Hangers come in varying heights to accommodate equalizers that have different heights and different frame clearances but the end goal is to allow the leaf springs to sit as level as possible. The part #115918 you referenced is the 2-1/2 inch height…

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Answer 11

Hello Yariel, thanks for reaching out. The tallest center hanger we offer is the Center Hanger for Double-Eye Springs #115919 which is 5-7/16" tall. This is measured from the top of the hanger to the center of the bolt hole. For the corner…

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Answer 12

You will need the following parts as we do not have everything you need in one kit. Front/Rear Hanger #115918 Qty 4 Center Hanger #28-5 Qty 2 Curved Equalizer #TREQ104 Qty 2 Shackle Strap #CE14103G Qty 8 Zinc Shackle Bolt with Locknut #TRFA73Z916DLNZ…

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