How Far Apart Should Hangers be Mounted for 27 Inch Leaf Springs

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The holes on my leaf springs are 27inch c-c how far apart should I put my hangers?

asked by: Reuben S

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If your Double-Eye Leaf Springs are 27 inches long, you will just want to mount the hangers in the Redline Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APS4 mentioned in your question about 26-1/2 inches apart. As a general rule, you want the distance between hangers on a leaf spring suspension system to be around a 1/2 inch shorter than the distance of your leaf springs, which will allow for some movement with the shackle strap.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

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…

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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

A leaf spring like the part #e57SR has a distance of 25-1/4 inches between the spring eyes. I did some checking and the hanger kit you would want is the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APS4. And the distance between the spring hanger centers should…

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Answer 5

The leaf spring hanger positions are largely dependent on which equalizers and leaf springs you will be using. For example, if you were to use the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part #APT3 with the 5-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for…

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Answer 6

It depends on the leaf springs you are using. Basically you will need to mock it all up before permanently installing anything on the trailer. Generally speaking the distance between hangers would likely be 24-3/4 inches on center to 29-1/2 inches on…

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Answer 7

It is not uncommon for the trailer hangers on a tandem axle trailer to be all the same size or for there to be different sizes that can be 1-1/2 to 2 inches different in height when you compare the center hanger to the front and rear. For example,…

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Answer 8

The pin hole in a hitch can round out, and though it is not a common problem it is something that we have seen happen. In terms of the difference in hitches for your 2011 Chevy Silverado, the higher the class rating the more heavily constructed the…

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Answer 9

Start with the axle. Are you looking for something galvanized? We have the CE Smith Trailer Axle w/ Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 57-1/2" Long - 1,800 lbs #CE33201GA-HUB which is galvanized and has all the components you'd want for…

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Answer 10

The only leaf spring bushing we offer with a 5/8" I.D. and 1" O.D. is the Rubber Bushing with Steel Sleeve part #DX77XR which measures 2-3/16" long. The bushing can be cut down if needed. I have attached all our leaf spring bushings…

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Answer 11

Tire designations ST205/75D14 and ST205/75R14 are both for special trailer tires with a 205mm width, 75-percent aspect ratio and that fit a 14-inch wheel. The difference between them is the tire's type of construction. The ST205/75D14 tire is a…

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Answer 12

A leaf spring like the part #e28SR has a distance of 25-1/4 inches between the spring eyes. I did some checking and the hanger kit you would want is the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APS4. And the distance between the spring hanger centers should…

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