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The portion of the rear hanger with TOP labeled on it will get welded to the trailer frame. I am including a picture of the hangar that shows the top marking and how it is positioned on the trailer. I attached an FAQ on trailer suspension for you to…
view full answer...I spoke to my contact at Redline and he informed me that the dimensions of the Center Hanger part #23-43-2 are 5-1/2 inches in overall height, the outer width of the hanger from where the bolt runs through the hanger is 4-1/4 inches and the inside…
view full answer...Hey Will, thanks for reaching out. What I recommend for replacing your 7-way is the following: - etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector #e99011 Wiring your connections thru the junction box helps keep them…
view full answer...For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…
view full answer...The distance between the spring eyes on center for #e54SR is 25-1/8 inches. When using hanger kit #APS5 the distance on center between the hangers with this spring is 25-3/4 inches, a 1/2 inch longer. This is correct. The hanger spacing should be…
view full answer...Spring hangers are intended to be welded on. Although you could drill holes in them and bolt them to your trailer, this would affect their capacity to some unknown degree and so this is not recommended. A local trailer supply shop will be able to do…
view full answer...We do have a compatible grease seal for your 168255TC oil seal, however, we do not carry rubber coated seals in this size. The 168255TC oil seal was designed to work with oil bath hubs on a 3,500 lb axle. For the most part, axle manufacturers have…
view full answer...The 168255TC oil seal is designed for use on for oil bath hubs, but they can be used on grease hubs. They basically just provide a better seal to hold oil in; they will still work for grease. The springs on your oil seals are required to function…
view full answer...Hey Weston, we have repair kits for the Valcrum oil caps like you have with the part #VA85JR. This comes with Lens, Gaskets, Lens Retainer, Vent Plug, and Screws so it would fix the leak. You really shouldn't be leaking that much oil so yeah the…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...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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