How Far Apart From Each Other Should Hangers be Welded for Leaf Springs on Trailer
Updated 12/06/2024 | Published 08/11/2017
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when welding spring hangers on a trailer , how far apart do you put them.
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Expert Reply:
As a general rule, you will want the distance between the hangers on a leaf spring suspension system to be around a 1/2 inch shorter than the length of your leaf springs. This will allow for some movement with the shackle strap.
For example, if you have Double-Eye Springs like # SP-210275 that are 27 inches long, you will want to mount the hangers about 26-1/2 inches apart from each other.
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4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long
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- 4 Leaf
- 27 Inch Long
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Jamie
12/6/2024
What about on single axle suspension how far apart should the pair be welded from each other example on the outer beam or inside the frame some where?