How to Find the Correct Replacement Equalizer

Question:

I purchased this manufactured low profile drag car trailer and I’m in need of replacing the shackles and equalizer’s but I see where the shackles have been hitting the frame and are real close unloaded. Are these the right parts on here

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs # APT5 may have the correct equalizer but you will need to measure the current equalizer to find out. The length from the center of the left-most eye to the center of the right-most eye of your equalizer needs to be the same as the 7-3/4 inch measurement in this kit.

Since you said the shackles are hitting the frame I recommend using a kit with a center hanger that is longer than the 3-3/4 inch hanger that comes with Kit # APT5. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APT8 uses a 4-1/4 inch center hanger and the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APT4 uses a 5-7/16" center hanger.

I have added links to video reviews of these kits for you to check out, as well as a link to a help article on trailer suspension which I strongly recommend reading.

expert reply by: Kyle S