All About the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs Video

Hey Kevin thanks for your question. There is not much downside to going with the 5,000 lb springs instead of the 3,500 lb. A higher rated spring may make the ride a bit more "chunky" at times, since the spring would not flex as easily.…

Hello Greg. Generally, yes, shackles are required for any single axle utility trailer. The diagram below will show you the components of a typical single axle setup. You will have shackles on the rear hangers only. This is because as your axle hits…

Spring Hanger location dimensions are normally figured by the manufacturer and provided with the spring hanger kit, that includes all of the parts for installing the springs on the trailer frame. I have provided a chart that shows the spring hanger…

You'll need to start by having a new hanger welded on since it looks like the hanger towards the front of the trailer has been broken off. Once that's welded in place you can then install a new leaf spring. To determine the correct…

Using a 60/40 ratio is a great place to start when deciding where to place your axle, placing 60 percent of the weight in front of the axle. However, there are a couple other factors that come into play. I have attached a photo that outlines that…

I went out to the warehouse and pulled hanger kit #APS1 to measure the hangers for you. The larger hangers measure 3 inches long, 2-5/16 inches wide, and 2-1/8 inches tall overall. The smaller hangers are 2-1/8 inches long, 1-13/16 inches wide, and…

The Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear #APS2 will work well for your 1-3/4 inch wide leaf springs. Double eye springs are the style have both the bolt in the front and rear and are more common…

When choosing between the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part #APS1, part #APS2, and part #APS3 it will be best to use the one that has measurements that most closely resemble what is already on your trailer. For example, if…

I attached the chart you referenced and it states that when you use a #e54SR spring with a hanger kit part #APS3 the hanger distance should be 24-7/8 inches. The length of a spring when new and not installed on a trailer will be slightly shorter than…

Bushings do not always have to be used. Springs typically have bushings or they will use wet bolts depending on which part of the suspension system it is but not always. The bushings limit the wear on the suspension components. There are just…

The APS1, APS2, and APS3 are all suspension kits for single-axle trailers with 1-3/4-inch double-eye springs. They are designed for use on trailers with single, 2,000-lb to 7,000-lb axles. The difference in the kits are in the rear hangers and the…

For double eye leaf springs, I recommend going with the 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring #SP210275. This spring is 25-1/8 inches long x 1-3/4 inches wide and designed for 3,500 pound axles. These springs are a common length for 3,500 pound trailers. One…