Can Trailer with Slipper Springs be Changed to Double Eye without Changing Hangers
Published 03/14/2024
Question:
I have a late 90’s ez-loader dual axle trailer with slipper leaf springs that need to be replaced I’m curious if I could swap it over to a conventional eye bolt leaf with a carrier and if I’d have to weld on the brackets or if I could get away with u-bolting it
asked by: Jack B
Expert Reply:
You can swap to a double eye leaf spring setup on your trailer but you will need to basically remove and reinstall new hangers that were designed for this type of setup like with the # APT3HD. There MIGHT be a way to modify what you have but it's pretty hard to say what that would take and how well it would hold up.
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Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 5-7/16" Center
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