Recommended Heavy Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem Trailer with 32 Inch Axle Spacing.

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Im wanting to change all of my bushings, shackles ,bolts and equalizer to an new wet system with HD shackles. Problem Im finding is all of your kits are for 33inch on 35inch axle spacing. Mine is 32. My shackles are 2 5/8inch O/D center to center and 4inch overall. Do you sell something that will do what I need?

asked by: Chad E

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We do have an option for you but you will want to measure your equalizers to make sure they will work. The axle spacing is not something to get too focused on. More than likely you will be able to use the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers # K71-359-00.

This kit has equalizers that measure 2" tall and 5-3/4" long from center-hole to center-hole. You will need to make sure your current equalizers are the same length or slightly longer since the shackles are a little shorter at 2-1/4".

I have attached a review video for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long #e27SR will be the closest fit for your 3750 lb axle. Having leaf springs rated slightly higher is normal because you will be limited in capacity by the weakest component on your…

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Answer 2

We recommend having a minimum of 3" between the top of the tire and bottom of the fender in order to allow for proper suspension travel. However, based on the photo you sent I believe you need new leaf springs as the ones you have appear to be…

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Hey Jack, so we have a 4k 4-leaf spring that is 26 inches long with the part #e22YR. I would need you to verify the length of the springs you have now though as we don't know what length you have. The other most common length is 25-1/4 inch like…

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Hey Howard, you would want to go with leaf springs that match the axle rating of your trailer as that's how the springs are typically rated. So for example, the leaf spring part #e57SR would be the correct rating as it was designed for 4,000 lb…

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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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Thank you for the information. As long as the spring is of the correct weight rating and size, the number of leaves in a spring (spring pack thickness) isn't important. This is especially true because all springs should be replaced at the same…

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Hey John, You definitely weren't lying about those springs being flattened out. With them being flattened out they are going to be a bit wider so you will need a shorter eye-to-eye measurement than 26-1/4". My only concern is that the #e54SR…

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Hello Mark, thanks for reaching out. When replacing leaf springs, it is important the new springs are identical in length to the old ones. There is a small amount of tolerance, like 1/2" or less, but any more than this can throw the suspension…

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The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-3/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear #APT5 does not have different size shackle straps. They are all 2-5/8 inches from center of hole to center of hole. If your current straps are different…

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Hey Todd, The 500lb increase in capacity to the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e22YR will definitely work and would probably give you a bit sturdier of a ride because the springs won't compress as easily. Going too stiff can cause problems though so…

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Trailer leaf springs can grow longer after many years of use. A new springs that measures 25-1/4-inches long like #e57SR could easily measure 25-1/2-inches after years in service on a trailer. Springs can lengthen as much as 3/4 of an inch. If your…

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Answer 12

Hey Gary, Switching from 3,500lb to 4,000lb springs would be totally within reason and wouldn't be so over the top that it would drastically alter your ride quality. We offer 4,000k leaf springs with a 25-1/4" length with part #e57SR, but it…

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