Hanger Distance Recommendation for Trailer Leaf Spring that Measures 25-1/4 inches

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i have a 1750lb spring with a 25 1/4inch eye center what should the measurement be between the hole center of the front mount to the hole center of the rear shackle mount? the trailer is a single axle it looks to be less then the spring dimention but how much?

asked by: Kris W

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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 be 24-7/8 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

To determine the location for the front and rear hangers on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located…

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Answer 3

The 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 7,000 Pound Trailer Axles #e64SR does indeed have a length of 24-7/8 inches from the center of one eye to the center of the other. It has a width of 1-3/4 inches and 6 leaves. I have attached a short video review on…

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Answer 4

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 5

The recommended distance between the hangers of the #APS1 would be 24-7/8 inches when using the leaf spring #e54SR. When the trailer is set on the ground and the leaf spring is supporting the weight of the trailer the spring will flatten out and get…

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Answer 6

To determine the correct length of leaf spring on a 7,000 lb axle, all you have to do is measure from the center of one spring eye to the center of the other spring eye. Keep in mind your current springs will have elongated a bit over time so you can…

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Answer 7

Thank you for the measurements you provided and for the photo of your trailer suspension mockup showing the spring components' spacing. As long as your shackles do not hit the trailer frame (you mention 1/8-inch clearance) you should be fine, but…

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Answer 8

For your double eye springs that are 25-1/2 inches, it is likely your hangers are 29-1/2 inches apart on center and your springs most likely were originally 25-1/4 inches as they will stretch slightly over time. For instance if you were to use 25-1/4…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

The 235/80R16 size tire, like the Karrier ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire #AM34903, will measure about 30.8" for overall diameter and have a section width of 9.25". This tire/wheel combo has an 8 on 6-1/2" bolt pattern. If you need a…

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Answer 12

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…

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Hanger Distance Recommendation for Trailer Leaf Spring that Measures 25-1/4 inches

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