Recommended Replacement Equalizer Kit for a 3,500 lb Equalizer Kit

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will this equalizer work with curved 3,500 slipper springs?

asked by: Keith A

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3,500 Slipper Spring
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Expert Reply:

Hey Keith, yes, as long as you have 13 1/8" long equalizers, the Tandem-Axle Trailer Equalizer Kit for 2" Slipper Springs # AP216 will work great!

If you have something different please let me know and I'd be happy to help!

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Lazer S.

10/27/2025

Hey Keith, how did things go with the equalizer kit and your curved 3,500 slipper springs? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same setup.

Answer 1

Hey Colt, You would typically only have shackle straps on one side to allow for the suspension to travel as you roll over bumps in the road. If you'd like to send in some pictures of your setup I can take a look and see if you need to change…

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Answer 2

The equalizer in the Tandem-Axle Trailer Equalizer Kit #AP216 is 11-1/2" on center from the outer spring mounting holes when measuring horizontal separation. One hole will be 6" on center from the equalizer mounting hole center and the…

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Answer 3

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 4

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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Answer 5

There isn't a complete kit, but I can go ahead and list out everything you need for a 12 inch long equalizer for 2 inch slipper springs, along with the mounting hardware and U-bolts for your 8,000 lb axles. Here is what you need for your tandem…

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Answer 6

You cannot use the 30 inch leaf springs as they won't be long enough; you were correct about where the leaf spring holes needed to be. What you will likely have to do is cut off your existing hangers and weld on new ones to match a new leaf…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

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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Answer 12

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

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