Where is Height Measurement on Trailer Hangers # APT5 Taken

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This comes with 3 3/4inch tall hangers, is that the overall height of the hanger or the measurement from the top of the hanger to the center of the spring mounting bolt hole? Thanks,

asked by: Kevin L

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The heights of the hangers that come with the kit part # APT5 is the distance from where they attach to the frame of the trailer to the bolt hole center of the hanger.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Your best bet for upgrading the suspension on your trailer with 5,000 lb axles is to change out the springs from 1,750 lb capacity each to at least 2500 lb capacity each. Helper springs would not increase the capacity of your original suspension,…

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Answer 2

I reached out to the manufacturer but they are not currently able to look up VIN numbers for part assistance. I was able to find on their website that the square tube axles are either 2000 lbs capacity each or the more common 3,500 lbs capacity each.…

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Answer 3

The center equalizer of the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs #APT5 is 7-3/4 inches long (center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole) and measures 3-3/16 inches tall; it is the Equalizer #TREQE1. The equalizer that is 7-3/4 inches…

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Answer 4

Brake parts are manufactured with one of several different finishes - raw metal, e-coat, silver cadmium, or Dacromet or they are made entirely of stainless steel. Parts vary in price and in the degree of resistance to corrosion, depending on the…

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Answer 5

Galvanized metal parts are definitely better if your application is salt water use. We do offer a galvanized hub/drum assembly in the 3500-lb axle rating and with the 5-on-4-1/2 bolt pattern you need. Hub/drum kit #8-247-50UC3 includes the bearings…

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For a trailer that will be used in saltwater, the best option for rotors, hubs, and calipers is those made of stainless steel. Galvanized coating is the second best option for saltwater, and then dacromet coatings, which provide extra resistance to…

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Answer 7

To determine which hubs would be best for your boat trailer there are a few things you will need to look at; the axle capacity on your boat trailer, the inner bearing number, outer bearing number, grease seal number, the bolt pattern of your wheels,…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

You can use leaf springs that are rated higher than the axle without any issues as long as they measure the correct measurement for your trailer. For example the 6-leaf double eye spring for 7,000 lb axles part #e64SR measures 24-7/8" eye to…

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Answer 12

Hey Bryan, that's a good question. The pricing can definitely be misleading, but I wouldn't use it to judge the quality of the tire. A lot of that comes down to promotions, inventory, and whether you're looking at a tire by itself or…

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