Recommended Parts For Suspension Building Car Hauler Suspension With Tandem 3,500LB Axles

Updated 05/23/2024 | Published 05/21/2024

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Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs

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$415.54

Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs - 2-3/8" Tall - 9/16" Bolt Hole

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$6.85

Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front/Rear, 2-1/2" Center

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$68.52

CE Smith U-Bolt Kit for Mounting 3,500-lb, Round Trailer Axles - 5-1/2" Long U-Bolts - Zinc

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$41.53

4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 27" Long

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$62.24

Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit for Tandem-Axle Trailers - 1-3/4" Wide Double Eye Springs

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$224.13

Question:

Hi, I need help speccing a suspension setup for a car hauler. Its tandem 3500lb axles installing your E95SR axles, I was planning on using your APT3 hanger kit and CE23002 U-bolt kit. Is this correct? If so, what springs should i use? Thanks, Andy

asked by: Andy N

Expert Reply:

Andy, while I do like your Axle # e95SR and U-Bolt Kit # CE23002 selection of which you will need 2 of each I do have another recommendation for the suspension kit. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APT3 you found has longer equalizers designed for a 35" spacing used on larger axles. Also I do not like the shackle straps it comes with either as they are a thin steel and over time the holes will likely start to elongate. Instead you should use the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit # K71-359-00 with 6 of the Hangers # 115918. The suspension will then also have the benefit of greased bolts which will provide better suspension travel for the components. You will want to pair these with four of the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Springs # e97SR.

expert reply by: Bud M