Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 3-1/4" Front/Rear, 5-7/16" Center

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• How Can I Get More Ground Clearance if my Axles are Already Converted Under the Springs
  From that point the only option you will have to raise your camper would be to add longer spring hangers. Depending on your setup you can get a couple of inches out of these. Measure yours from the frame to the bolt hole and get longer ones like the Front/Center/Rear Hanger for Double-Eye Springs part # 28-5 that is 3-1/4" tall. The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs Kit part # APT4 is also a great way to achieve this and refresh all of the other suspension components.
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• Tandem Axle Suspension Kit Recommendation that Uses 6-1/4 inch Long Equalizers
  We have a kit that uses equalizers that are 6-1/4 inches in length. For that you would want part # APT4. This leaf-spring mounting kit includes 3-1/4" tall front hangers, 5-7/16" tall center hangers, 3-1/4" tall rear hangers and necessary hardware.
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• Options for Raising Suspension of a Horse Trailer
  The most common way to lift a trailer is to move the axles below the leaf springs. The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3 inches diameter, the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-385-00, would be a great choice and if your axle is 2-3/8 inch diameter you could use the Over-Under Kit, # K71-384-00. These kits can be installed without welding but the manufacturer strongly recommends having...
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• Trailer Lift Recommendation for a Trailer with Axles Over Springs
  Aside from moving the axles below the leaf springs the only other way we recommend you lift a trailer is by installing taller spring hangers on the trailer frame. What you would need to do is measure the dimensions of your current hangers and then compare them to the hangers at the attached link and then go with ones that will give you the amount of lift you need.
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• Trailer Suspension Kit and 6 Inch Long Equalizers for Tandem Axles and Double Eye Springs
  Suspension kit # APT4 for tandem axles with double eye springs has 6-1/4 inch long equalizers so it is a possible option for you. Kit # AP233-H248 uses 5-3/4 inch long equalizers. But if you have to have equalizer # TREQ310 then the individual parts will have to be pieced together since there isn't a kit with that equalizer. If you go that route then you would also need: 8 of # 18-11GALV 14 of # 166081 1 of # H248 (or other hangers, see link)
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• Is Welding Required to Install the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APT4 on a Trailer
  Yes, you will need to have a qualified welder weld on the hangers of the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit # APT4 on your trailer.
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• Adding Lift To 2003 Jayco Single Axle Tent Trailer
  I spoke with my contact at Jayco about your 2003 single axle trailer. There is no lift kit available but we may have an option for you. If your 1-3/4 inch axle is round and you have underslung leaf springs, I recommend installing a new spring seat on top of the axle, like the Spring Seat for Typical 2000-lb, Round Trailer Axles, part # TRSS175. Simply flipping the axle is not an option because axles are made with a slight arc so that they can handle the load on the trailer. When placed...
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• Replacement Suspension Kit For Tandem Axle 1 3/4 Springs With 7-3/4 x 2-7/8 Inch Equalizers
  In order to retain your current suspension geometry, you'll need to use an equalizer of the same length and height as the 7-3/4 x 2-7/8 equalizer you currently have. The Dexter Axle # K71-449-00 offers equalizers that are the same width and height as what you have now. The only difference is that the shackle links are a tiny bit shorter, at 2-1/4 inches versus the 2-1/2 you currently have. This difference is very small and won't be enough to have a negative effect on your suspension geometry. Thanks...
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• How To Find Hanger Spacing When Using Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit APT4
  In regards to installing the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part # APT4 with the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles part # SP-169275, you'd just need to mock everything up on the trailer first before welding. We don't have guides to use for trailer hanger spacing for every equalizer and leaf spring combo unfortunately.
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• Will 5-7/16" Tall Center Hanger for Double-Eye Springs Work with 9/16" Bolt
  Even though the 5-7/16" Tall Center Hanger for Double-Eye Springs # 115919 has a 3/4" diameter bolt hole, this is actually designed to work with 1-3/4" wide double-eye leaf springs that install using 9/16" diameter bolts which I think is what you're getting at, so this should work perfectly for your application! If you check out the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs # APT4 you can see where these same hangers are used in a kit that comes with 9/16" bolts so having that...
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• Is It Possible to Move Square Axles Below Leaf Springs
  Based on the picture you submitted that shows a square axle welded to a mount which is then welded to a leaf spring you would need to have someone qualified use a cutting torch to remove the mount from the spring so that you could then use a u-bolt style of mounting kit to attach the spring on top of the axle. To do this you will need to know the dimensions of the axle. We have kits for square axles that range from 1-1/2 inch square axles up to 2 inch axles. Once you determine the size...
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• Recommended Suspension Components For Double-Eye Springs On Tandem Trailer
  We do not have any kits that have all the components with the dimensions you asked for. You can go a couple ways. You can choose to go with the kit you asked about, part # APT4, and then choose different shackle straps. You will need a quantity of 8 shackle straps. We do not have 3 inch shackle straps available. We do have part # TRSL313, that measures 3-1/8 inches center to center. The overall length is 4-3/8 inches. Or you can order the following components separately (2) 6-1/4 inch...
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• Raising the Height of a 5th Wheel Trailer with 2-3/8 Inch Diameter Axles for More Ground Clearance
  You likely have 2-3/8 inch diameter axles. 2-3/8 and 2-1/2 are separated by just 1/8 of an inch so if measuring with a tape measure or ruler it could easily look like 2-1/2 inches. If you are measuring with calipers though that is a different story but I've never heard of a 2-1/2 inch diameter axle. If you do think raising the trailer in the back is the way to go then you may be able to use an over/under conversion kit if: The trailer leaf spring stack is currently mounted under the axles The...
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• Correct Hanger Spacing For The APT4 Kit Using 25-1/8 Long Leaf Springs
  The hanger spacing for the # APT4 with 25-1/8" leaf springs is 27-3/4" on center. I have attached a drawing for your reference.
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• Availability of Replacement or Repair Kit for TruRyde Trailer Suspension Equalizer
  We do have a Tandem Axle Hanger Kit # APT4 which comes with the equalizer you referenced, # TREQ458, as well as front and rear hangers, center hangers, shackle straps, shackle bolts, locknuts, wet equalizer bolts, castle nuts, cotter pins and grease zerks.
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• Can Suspension Kit # APT4 Be Used on Trailer with 3 inch Shackles
  3 inch long trailer suspension shackles is a pretty common size although it is longer than most. The hanger/equalizer kit part # APT4 includes shackles which are 2-5/8 inches in length. This is a much more common size and would work well on your trailer. The size difference would not matter since you are replacing all of the components anyway.
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• Tandem Axle Trailer Suspension Hanger Kit with 8 Inch Long Straight Equalizers
  The tandem axle version of trailer suspension hanger kit # APTT1 is actually # APT1. I have also included a link to all of the tandem axle kits we have.
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• Over Under Kit Recommendation for Lifting a 1986 24 ft Dual Axle Jayco
  Since your axle is 2-3/8 inches in diameter you would want the over/under kit part # K71-384-00. This kit will raise your trailer the diameter of the axles (2-3/8 inches) plus the thickness of the leaf springs you have on your trailer.
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• Over Under Axle Kit Recommendation to Lift a Trailer
  To raise your trailer up a few inches we do have an option that could work for you. If your leaf springs are mounted under your axle you could get a Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-385-00. This will allow you to move the springs to above the axles and should give you an additional 3-4 inches of lift. You should note that when you raise a trailer that the geometry of the trailer will change. The trailer may become top heavy, which could contribute to trailer sway...
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• How Much Should Wet Bolts be Tightened Down for Hanger Kit # APT4
  When installing the wet bolts, like what comes with the Hanger Kit # APT4 that you referenced, we recommend tightening them down so that the knurls are no longer visible and then backing them off just a little bit. There is no torque rating for wet bolts and you are correct that if you tighten them down too much then it will "lock up" your suspension some. If you follow the procedure highlighted above you will have them tightened correctly.
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• Options to Lift a 2003 Keystone Fifth Wheel Trailer
  One option you have would be to move your axles to below the leaf springs. This is the most common way to lift a fifth wheel trailer to allow the trailer to be towed level if the hitch and pin box adjustments are maxed out. The diameter of your trailer axle will determine the size of the parts that you will need to order. If your axle is 3 inches diameter, the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit, # K71-385-00, would be a great choice and if your axle is 2-3/8 inch diameter...
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• Recommended 7-3/4 Inch Suspension Equalizer with 3/4 Inch Center and 9/16 Inch Bottom
  The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-3/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear # APT5 has the wider 7-3/4 inch equalizers you referenced but all holes are 9/16 inches (top and bottom). All of our kits will have the 9/16 inch bolts. This isn't an issue unless you aren't replacing the hangers. We do have the equalizers you are seeking sold individually. They are the Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 7-3/4" Long - 3/4" Center Hole # TREQE34. Then you can...
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• Getting More Ground Clearance on a 2012 Lance 1575 Travel Trailer or Other Trailers
  I have a couple of options that will give you more ground clearance depending on how your 2012 Lance travel trailer is set up. First, if the trailer uses double-eye leaf spring suspension AND the axles are on top of the leaf spring stack, AND if you have a 2-3/8 inch diameter round axle, you can use over/under conversion kit # K71-384-00 to move the leaf spring stack to the tops of the axles. For a 3 inch diameter axle use # K71-385-00. If the trailer does not fit the criteria above then...
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• Options to Level a Fifth Wheel Trailer that is Being Towed by a Taller Truck
  The easiest solution would be if you could lower the head of your fifth wheel hitch, or raise the pin box of your trailer. Either of these options should allow your trailer to sit more level. You would want to make sure you have between 4-6 inches from the overhang of your trailer to the bedrails though. Another option you have would be to move your axles to below the leaf springs. This is the most common way to lift a fifth wheel trailer to allow the trailer to be towed level if the hitch...
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