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Toay we'll be reviewing part number APT-5, this is Dexter's tandem axle trailer hanger kit for double wide springs. It's going to attach four leaf springs, which are going to be sold separately, to your trailer frame. You can use the table on this product's product page to help determine the hanger location based on the type of leaf springs that your trailer has. It's going to achieve four and one… see more >
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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…
view full answer...Trailers use a combined wiring system meaning the brake lights and turn signals are on the same circuits. Since the brake lights are working on the trailer, and because you have tested the vehicle wiring and it is working properly, there is most…
view full answer...I looked through our selection of hubs and hub/drums, and couldn't find anything compatible with the bearings you mentioned. This leaves you with two alternatives. Number one would be to cut off your existing spindles and install spindles like…
view full answer...Unfortunately, we don't offer a hub with that bolt pattern that's compatible with that bearing set. What you have sounds like an old Hadco 3500 lb axle. At this point, your best bet would be to replace your current axle for one that's…
view full answer...Typically when building a tandem axle trailer I recommend using either the #APT3 or #APT5 Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit. These are the most common kits used for utility trailers and parts are readily available. The #APT5 kit is by far the most…
view full answer...I am happy to help! Starting with the two holes in the shorter hangers included in the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 2-1/2" Front/Rear, 4-1/2" Center #APT8 you were looking at. Those holes are not for bolting but…
view full answer...You'll only need a license plate light like the #OPT77FR directly over the license plate, on whatever side of the trailer that you're mounting the plate. What the 2 on each side is referring to is that you could use 2 lights on each side of…
view full answer...The #APT5 Tandem Axle Lead Spring Hanger kit does not include the leaf spring bushings. The bushings are usually included with the leaf springs, as you can see in the photo I provided. If you have a set of springs that need bushings, we offer them.…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…
view full answer...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…
view full answer...The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-3/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear #APT5 does not have different size shackle straps. They are all 2-5/8 inches from center of hole to center of hole. If your current straps are different…
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