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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Answer 1

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

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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When installing trailer suspension I recommend that you completely mock the setup to determine the best placement for the hangers. To do this I would put all of the suspension together and clamp it in place with the rear shackles at a very slight…

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Answer 4

For a tandem axle trailer using 25-1/4-inch double-eye springs like #e57SR and a 7-3/4-inch equalizer like #TREQE1 the hanger spacing should be approximately 29-1/2-inches. This is a starting point and you may need to adjust this dimension slightly.

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Answer 5

Assuming you're using a 7-3/4" equalizer like what's included in the Hanger Kit #APT5, your hangers should be roughly 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers, and also 29-1/2" between the center and rear hangers. With a…

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

For a tandem axle trailer using 25-1/4-inch double-eye springs like #e57SR and a 7-3/4-inch equalizer like #TREQE1 the hanger spacing should be approximately 29-1/2-inches. This is a starting point and you may need to adjust this dimension slightly.

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Answer 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

Based on my research, when using the Universal Group Leaf Springs #SP-222275 that has a spring eye length of 24-7/8 inches with either the Redline Tandem Axle Hanger Kit #APT4 or #APT3HD, you will want a distance of 29-1/2 inches between the hangers…

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