Picking Out Trailer Leaf Springs for Trailer with 30 inches between Hangers

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Ok lets try this , have a tandam trailer my hanger are 30in apart so what would the correct leaf springs an equalizer, the hanger are welded on so I dont want to remove them

asked by: Clarence

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To pick out the correct suspension components for a trailer you want to do it by most importantly picking out the springs that closely match the capacity of the axle capacity needed. That is priority one.

For example if you were using the springs part # 1020, # e66SR, # e34SR, # e28SR, or # e57SR with the hanger kit part # APT5 that comes with equalizers that are 7-3/4 inches long you would want the hanger spacing to be 29-1/2 inches which is pretty close to what you have. All of these springs are 25-1/4 inches long.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

Excellent question, and the difference between the two kits comes down to the dimensions of the equalizers. What you will want to do is match up the size of your equalizer with the size of the equalizer in these kits. - 6" Long, 4" Tall…

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Answer 3

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Hello Ramzey, I found just what you need. I do not have a database that supplies me with what is on what trailer, in my research I see that the 2015 Karavan double PWC trailer, model WC-2450-84-L, is equipped with a single galvanized steel spring…

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Answer 5

I believe I have found the replacement wheel you are looking for. It's kind of hard to see in our product pictures but the Dexstar Steel Mini Mod Wheel part #AM20443 has a sticker on it that reads 17-231 and is a 15 inch diameter wheel with a 5…

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Answer 6

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 7

Hey Howard. I don't have a database that shows me part numbers for your boat trailer so I am going to need some measurements and hopefully a couple of part numbers. To replace your springs, I'll need to know how long your current ones are and…

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Answer 8

The Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Tire w/ 12" Galvanized Spoke Wheel #AM31202 does not come balanced as trailer tires are designed for supporting heavy loads and not a smooth ride. You can take them to a shop and have them balanced or…

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Answer 9

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 10

There is no exact way to determine the leaf spring length. The best way to determine the length for a replacement is by measuring the existing leaf springs. The hanger distance and shackle length can help you get a good idea, but you're looking…

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So first I want to verify how you measured the leaf springs. On the etrailer Rust-Resistant 6-Leaf Double Eye Spring for 6K Trailer Axles #e88SR the 26" measurement is from center of leaf spring hole to center of leaf spring hole when the spring…

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