Can Different Hole be Drilled into Suspension Rear Hanger

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Used home made trailer. Brackets are wrong place. Have everything within 1/8 of inch. Problem is right rear hanger is 2 1/4 inches long. Have 3 inch brackets. Can I make a new hole and this work are your suggestion what to do

asked by: Steve D

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Yes, if you wanted to drill a different hole in your trailer suspension rear hangers you could and this would allow the spring to be held at a different height. Just make sure it's not too close to the current hole.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hi Shane; for an over/under kit for your 2-3/8" diameter trailer axles what you will need is the following: - Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit #K71-384-00 Keep in mind this kit is for a single axle only, so for a tandem axle…

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Answer 2

There are a couple of components needed to install a 5th wheel trailer hitch in a truck. Starting with the installation kit, there are 2 types. There is a universal kit and there are custom kits. If a truck has a custom kit option available, as your…

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Answer 3

The Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit like part #K71-384-00 does not require welding. That said, it is recommended to tack the spring seats to the axle but this is super easy to do even for someone with no prior welding experience. It…

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Answer 4

We do have a way for you to lift your trailer with what are 2-3/8" diameter axles (which is the size of 3,500 lb axles as there aren't 2-1/2" axles I'm aware of), though not with lift blocks with longer U-bolts. Instead, you would…

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Answer 5

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Curt Q20 head part #C16520 can replace the Curt E16 hitch head you have and would work well as a way to upgrade your fifth wheel hitch setup.

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Answer 7

Thank you for purchasing from etrailer! You did a great job selecting compatible parts. When using Leaf Springs #e64SR with the #AP233 Equalizer Kit and the #H248 Hanger Kit, there should be 29-1/2" between the front and center hangers and…

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Answer 8

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 9

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 10

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 11

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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