Can Front and Rear Trailer Suspension Hangers be the Same Height with Off-Level Leaf Springs
Question:
I bought a kit and both front and rear hangers are 3inch centered with 2 3/4inch rear shackles. How do I mount these or should I go with a shorter rear hanger to keep axle level with a slight tilt rearward
asked by: Joe D
Expert Reply:
Front and rear suspension hangers are not often the same height like this but they can be. If you have the hanger spacing right then what will happen is the center of the spring will be offset a little between the two hangers to compensate some for the height difference from the hangers/shackle straps.
The rear hanger will actually be closer to the front hanger than the rear spring eye so the shackles will be at an angle like in the drawing I have included. If this still does not get your spring to a position that is level enough for you then you could replace the rear hangers with shorter ones to get the spring closer to level.
I have included a link to the double-eye spring hangers that we carry for you.
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6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
- Trailer Leaf Springs
- Double Eye Springs
- 4500 lbs
- 1-3/4 Inch Wide
- 6 Leaf
- 26 Inch Long
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