Axle Hanger Spacing Using Dexter 33" Triple Suspension Kit With 24-7/8" Leaf Springs

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Hello, I need to know the spacing to install new hangers for this system. Im completely redoing my old setup that is not the same. Can you provide center to center measurements for the spring hangers on the triple axle kit I bought.

asked by: Dane

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You will want to space the 2 center Hangers # 28-5 31-3/4" on center and then the 2 outer hangers 28-1/4" from the center of the center hangers. This is the correct spacing using the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Triple-Axle Trailers # K71-360-00 and 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # e64SR.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For 1/2 inch trailer u-bolts that attach to axle the recommended torque value is between 45 and 70 ft lbs of torque.

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The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 is designed for 33 inch axle spacing. To add your third axle, you cannot simply add a hanger spring and axle. You can keep your 35 inch spacing but you will need to relocate your hangers. I've…

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Hey Mike, yes the hanger kit part #APTT5 that you referenced is compatible with the leaf springs you also mentioned #E64SR. What kind of trailer do you have?

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On equalizer 013-105-04 in kit #K71-360-00 the eye center to eye center measurement is approximately 7-1/2 inches.

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Hey Michael, the leaf spring part #e66SR that you referenced would not work for you as it was designed for a much lighter 2,500 lb axle. So instead you'd want a leaf spring that was designed for 7k axles like the part #TRU52FR which is similar in…

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In the image with the suspension setup the equalizer #TREQ105 is placed between the front and second axles. Just like you have on your trailer. The front of the equalizer connects to the spring using a shackle strap and the rear is connected directly…

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It sounds like the Replacement Shackle Link with Bolts #018-026-05 that you referenced is what you are needing. It comes with the shackle and wet bolts that have a grease zerk fitting installed on them. This kit is compatible with the following heavy…

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Answer 8

Hi Greg; leaf springs aren't typically used to raise a trailer. However, if the #EM28AJ matches your current leaf spring measurements, and your current leaf springs are 3-leaf, and the leaf springs are sitting on top of the axle, that would push…

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Axle Hanger Spacing Using Dexter 33" Triple Suspension Kit With 24-7/8" Leaf Springs

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