Hanger Spacing With Equalizer Kit # K71-359-00 with 25-1/4 inch Leaf Springs

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What is the correct hanger placement when installing 25 1/4inch springs on a tandem axle trailer. Part# sp 218275. Center to center. I didnt see a diagram that fit those leaf springs. Just making sure before I weld. Thank you,

asked by: Bryant M

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When using the equalizer kit part # K71-359-00 with leaf springs that measure 25-1/4 inches long like the part # e28SR the hanger spacing you'd want to use is 29-1/2 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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To replace your 25-1/4" leaf springs on your Ranger RT188 boat trailer I recommend the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring item #e93SR. These have a 4,000 lbs capacity and three leafs. They will work great on your trailer. There are a few ways to gain…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the measurements! You are correct that the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear #APT5 you were looking at is designed around 29-1/2" hanger spacing but your suspension is a bit…

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As long as you are replacing everything (hangers, springs, hardware, equalizer), then yes, you can use our trailer suspension kit, #APT5. In fact, this is the kit that I recommend for your trailer. The hangers must be welded to the trailer. The holes…

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The hanger kit I recommend is part #APT3HD which includes front, center and rear hangers, equalizers and bolts. This kit is good for axles up to a 7K rating and most 3-inch diameter axles are rated for 6000 to 7200-lbs. The linked video will let you…

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Answer 5

The suspension kit that would be the closest to what you have on your trailer would definitely be the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT9. The minor dimensional differences would not cause an issue. Since the equalizers would be 3/4 of an inch…

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Answer 6

Front and rear springs hangers should be equally spaced around the center hanger and spring equalizer. It may be that your trailer was modified (if not originally built) with a different height center hanger and that might be how the spacing became…

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Answer 7

With the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/8" Long #e54SR on a tandem axle trailer, the distance between the front and center hangers and the center and rear hangers should be 29-1/2". I have added a link to our…

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Answer 8

The Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers #K71-359-00 is ideal for 33" axle spacing but since the shackle straps are able to rotate they can be used for varying axle spacings that are near that 33" mark. The best thing…

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Answer 9

The hanger spacing for the #APT4 with 25-1/8" leaf springs is 27-3/4" on center. I have attached a drawing for your reference.

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Answer 10

The position of the axle should dictate the position of the springs and hangers not the other way around. With that being said, in order to determine proper placement of the hangers you will want to take the the distance between the two eye holes on…

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Answer 11

Mobile home axle components can be hard to find replacement parts for, but if you have leaf springs part #e46SR the part #APT9 would be a great hanger kit to use. The distance on center between the spring hanger bolt holes for dual axle setups, with…

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Answer 12

To start with, the 6,000 pound springs I suggest are #e34SR. They're 25-1/4 inch long, 5 leaf springs. I recommend either hanger kit #APT3 or #APT5 with the springs. The difference between the two hanger kits is the height of the hangers. With…

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