Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kits For Double-Eye Leaf Springs With Different Height Hangers

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Can a double eye spring hanger be mounted in either direction to lower or raise our fifth wheel camper?

asked by: Robert D

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Spring hangers are only to be mounted with the base of the U facing the frame. We do offer an array of different kits for a tandem axle trailer listed below or you can also find the hangers individually. If you can offer me some measurements of your current hangers and what amount of rise or drop you are looking to achieve I can give you my recommendations.

Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear # APT5
Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front/Rear, 2-1/2" Center # APT3
Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear/Center # APT9
Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front/Rear, 5-7/16" Center # APT4
Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 5-7/16" Center # APT3HD
Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 4-1/2" Center # APT8
Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front/Rear, 3-5/8" Center # AP233-H248

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

It's not uncommon for a trailer with a 29-1/2 inch axle spacing to use either 7-3/4 inch or 5-3/4 inch (or similar) equalizers but the shorter ones are more commonly used with the 25-1/4 inch leaf springs, like the ones you have, designed for up…

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Answer 2

Since all of the 3,500 lb axle leaf springs are longer than what you have currently which would mean you'd have to move your hangers your best option would be a hanger kit that's a little lower than what you have to lower the trailer like you…

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Answer 3

The hanger spacing you'd need to use is 29-1/8 inches with the leaf spring part #SP-222275 with a tandem hanger kit like part #APT3. The height difference would be an inch.

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For a 25-1/4 inch long spring like the part #e54SR you would want to go with 29-1/2 inches from the front to the center hanger and also 29-1/2 inches between the center and rear hanger. For a hanger kit we often recommend the part #APT3 which uses…

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Answer 5

I think your idea is right on the money. Take the information from the 25-1/4 inch spring hanger spacing and subtract 2 inches. The subtraction will be 1 inch from the front hanger to the center hanger and another 1 inch from the center hanger to the…

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Answer 6

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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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 8

Hey Ian, great to hear from you again! The differences between the MORryde CRE3000 #MR87ZR and AllTrek 4000 #MR89DR that fit a 33" wheelbase is the height between the hanger and equalizer bolts, and the amount of travel the suspension style will…

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Answer 9

We have lift kits for trailer that easily add 2 inches to the height of the trailer. For that you'd want the part #RR23QX and you'd be set. I attached a picture that shows how it installs to give you an idea. This would be the easiest…

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Answer 10

Hi Chas, The Lippert Road Armor Shock Absorbing Equalizer part #LC53CK may work for your trailer, but that will depend on what equalizer is currently on your trailer. In order to determine what equalizers would be a fit for your trailer, we'll…

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Answer 11

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 12

Hey Eric. Axle spacing isn't the best way to determine what replacement equalizers you need. The most accurate way to find a replacement is to match up a replacing equalizer as close as possible to the dimensions of the one currently on your…

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