Direction of Equalizer # TREQ105 When Installed on Triple Axle Trailer
Updated 05/08/2020 | Published 07/19/2017
Question:
I am replacing my shackles and shims in my trailer Looking at your diagram on a triple axle set up Mine has the equalizer treq105 on the front tire to the middle tire then the treq1 from middle to back tire I see you are just opposite Would that make any difference? Also which way should the shackle be spring hanging down and going up to the equalizer? Right now I am having some binding when I try to move the axle up and down could you send pictures of which way the treq105 would be facing
asked by: Bill L
Expert Reply:
In the image with the suspension setup the equalizer # TREQ105 is placed between the front and second axles. Just like you have on your trailer. The front of the equalizer connects to the spring using a shackle strap and the rear is connected directly to the spring. As shown in the other image.
It's possible you have your shackle bolts too tight which can cause binding. The bolts should be torqued to yield meaning you want them tight but not so tight that the equalizers cannot move.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 6-3/4" Long - 9/16" Center Hole
- Trailer Suspension Parts
- Standard Equalizer
- Boat Trailer
- Camper
- Car Hauler
- Snowmobile Trailer
- Utility Trailer
- Double Eye Springs
- 6-3/4 Inch Long
- Tandem Axle
- Triple Axle
- TruRyde
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Will Triple Axle Hanger Kit # APTT5 Work with Leaf Springs E64SR
- Search Results: trailer suspension parts
- Q&A: Replacement Leaf Spring for 7k Rated Trailer Axle that is 25-1/4 inch Long
- Shop: Triple-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front/Rear/Center
- Search Results: equalizer
- Search Results: counteract
- Search Results: shackle
- Shop: Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 6-3/4" Long - 9/16" Center Hole
- Shop: Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Triple-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs
- Shop: 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long
- Shop: Triple-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for 2" Slipper Springs - 12" Long Equalizers
- Search Results: leaf spring mounts
- Video: Review of Terran Axle Trailer Suspension Parts - Tandem-Axle Hanger Kit - TX65VJ
- Article: Where to Position the Trailer Axle?
- Q&A: Recommended Leaf Springs and Equalizers for Triple Axle Trailer With Double Eye Springs
- Search Results: bushings
- Q&A: Distances Between Hangers for Triple Axle Kit when Used with Hanger Kit APTT5
- Q&A: Suspension Hanger Kit Recommendation for a Triple Axle Trailer
- Q&A: Where To Position Trailer Leaf Spring Hangers on Triple Axle Trailer Before Welding
- Shop: 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
- Shop: 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long
- Q&A: Where to Start When Trying to Determine Axle Placement on a Boat Trailer
- Video: Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs Review
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Triple-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs
- Video: The Low-Down on the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles
- Video: Complete Breakdown of the U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 5,200-lb to 7,000-lb, Round Trailer Axles
- Video: All About the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles
- Article: 7 Common Questions Everyone Has About Trailer Tires
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Video: etrailer Shackle Strap Replacement on a Utility Trailer
on Trailer Suspension Parts
Toby S.
5/6/2020
Can this be used for front and rear equalizers...thus 4 for a triple axle? Is there a heavy hanger that will take the load?