Proper Configuration of Trailer Suspension Components

Updated 05/31/2018 | Published 05/29/2018

Question:

I just bought a gooseneck trailer. When I was looking at it, it appeared to be a triple axle at one time. There are 6 hangers total on each side. Upon further inspection I noticed the springs are both bolted to the hangers without any equalizers or shackles. I am assuming this is not correct as it allows no room for the springs to move?

asked by: Jason

Expert Reply:

The proper configuration of trailer suspensions is shown in the linked article. In a triple-axle set up on each side of the trailer there will be a total of four spring hangers welded to the trailer, two equalizers and four sets of shackle straps. Please refer to linked photo taken from the article.

I also included an article concerning axle placement on trailers and a link to our main page for all trailer suspension parts.

expert reply by: Adam R