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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The Hanger #28-5 spacing for the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 on your triple axle trailer is going to depend on the length of the leaf springs you are using. With the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #e76SR having a length of 24-7/8"…

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Answer 2

Thanks for reaching out, Eric! According to my research it looks like you're needing to space the outer hangers 29-1/2" apart and the inner hangers 33" apart since you have 26" long leaf springs. If you check out the linked photo…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

As long as the weight capacity is inline with your trailer/axle rating and the measurements match your current springs, the number of leaves in a spring pack does not matter. The difference between a 3 and 4 leaf spring pack within the same weight…

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Hello Brian, thanks for reaching out. So there used to be a triple axle kit with the Equa-Flex equalizer, but sadly it is no longer available. There may be another option for an upgraded equalizer. I am not quite able to make out the number cast on…

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Answer 6

There will be different dimensions between the hangers. From front to back your hangers for that 20-3/8 inch spring like #e84SR will be 24-3/4 on center then 29 inches on center and finally 24-3/4 inches on center. This will put each of the 3 axles…

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Answer 7

It is very possible that the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 you were looking at will fit your 2008 Heartland RV Cyclone 5th Wheel Triple Axle Toy Hauler, but to confirm this you will want to measure the length of your existing…

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Answer 8

We don't have any cross-reference for that part number. Based on your measurements, I can make an educated guess as to the replacement for a double eye spring. When measuring leaf springs, you measure straight across, not along the curve, so your…

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Answer 9

The spacing will depend on the axle diameter and on which particular spring hanger kit you use. If you have a 6000 lb 3 inch diameter axle, and you're using the #APT5 hanger kit which includes 7-3/4 inch equalizers and 2-5/8 inch shackle straps…

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Answer 10

The Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 has equalizers are 7 inches from bolt hole center to center and 5-3/4 inches bolt center to center. This kit when used with double eye springs like #e64SR will give you the 33 inch on center axle…

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Answer 11

The orientation of the grease hole on the wet bolts of the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit #K71-358-00 does not matter. When you go to install this you don't have to worry about that at all.

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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

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