Proper Position of Equalizer and Shackles on Trailer Suspension

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I just installed new Springs hangers equalizers. Are these shackles on The Equalizer suppose to be up?

asked by: Jr. L

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I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back over.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hi Gary; the shackle straps should look more like a "W" with your AllTrek #MR29DR. It does look like they're pushed in a little too far towards the center. Have you driven on it since installing? Sometimes they can look off but will fix…

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

The correct hanger spacing for your trailer will depend on several factors; I cannot generalize and give you a specific figure. Hanger spacing depends on spring length, the size of the equalizers used and the length of the shackle straps. The linked…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The suspension in general on your trailer looks very worn. I would replace as much as I could on it to get it back to good working order. The problem with the equalizer cocked to one side like that can happen sometimes. It usually fixes itself when a…

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Answer 8

The shackles on your equalizers should be pointing up when the trailer is under its weight on the ground, and will only point down like you mentioned when the trailer is in the air and the axles are off the ground. It is pretty common for one side of…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the measurements you provided and for the photo of your trailer suspension mockup showing the spring components' spacing. As long as your shackles do not hit the trailer frame (you mention 1/8-inch clearance) you should be fine, but…

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Answer 10

Ff the springs you are installing are 25-1/4 inches, you would need to place the hangers between 24-3/4 and 25 inches apart. The shackle should be angled as the drawing shows in the attached helpful article, which should be toward the rear of the…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Andy, the Shock Absorber for Roadmaster Comfort Ride Trailer Suspension System #RM-204000-00 measures 11-1/2" long eye to eye compressed, 17-1/2" long eye to eye extended, and the eyelet holes are 12mm diameter.

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