How to Determine Hanger Spacing on Tandem Axle Trailer

Published 12/18/2019

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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/8" Long

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Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 4-1/4" Center

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Question:

Tandem axle setup 23 1/8 double eye springs how far apart should hangers be

asked by: Sidney

Expert Reply:

That depends on the width of the equalizer used in the suspension setup. Let's say you were using the tandem hanger kit part # APT8 though which has a 7-1/2 inch wide equalizer though. The distance between the hangers would be 28 inches using the # e59SR which measures 23-1/8 inches.

Basically with this spring you want to have 24-1/4 inches between the hangers on the outside of the setup and the bolt hole center of the equalizer side it attaches to using shackles. So roughly you want about 3/4 of an inch extra from where the equalizer bolt hole will be placed and the center of the hanger location.

expert reply by: Jameson C