Hanger Spacing Recommendation for Leaf Spring that is 25-1/4 inches Long

Question

Question:

Gentleman, I have to replace the leaf springs and hangers on my trailer that have a 3500 lbs axle. Ive already bout the springs and hangers to use. my question is, what is the distance between hangers for a leaf spring that measures 25-1/4 eye to eye.

asked by: Charles

0

Expert Reply:

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 be 24-7/8 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

0

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 are…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Thank you for all of the information! For your application I recommend checking out the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e57SR. This measures 25-1/4" from center eye to center eye but that will likely match up with what you…

view full answer...

Answer 3

I think your idea is right on the money. Take the information from the 25-1/4 inch spring hanger spacing and subtract 2 inches. The subtraction will be 1 inch from the front hanger to the center hanger and another 1 inch from the center hanger to the…

view full answer...

Answer 4

The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

view full answer...

Answer 5

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…

view full answer...

Answer 6

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…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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…

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...

Answer 9

With a 25-1/4 inch leaf spring using a single axle hanger kit like the part #APS4 the correct hanger spacing would be 24-7/8 inches.

view full answer...

Answer 10

There is not a recommended space between axles to achieve a higher load capacity. The best position for your axles is going to depend on the factors outlined in the attached diagram. Those weights and measurements are really going to be the deciding…

view full answer...

Answer 11

Typically mobile home hubs use wheel bolts instead of studs. This rim clamp has hole diameter of 9/16 inch. Most of the wheel bolts we carry that will be long enough to work with the rim clamp are 1/2 inch diameter wheel bolts. If your mobile home…

view full answer...

Answer 12

I have attached for you below some common torque values needed for a trailer suspension system but a lot of these will vary by bolt size and other factors. U-Bolts: Varies by Size - 1/2" bolts: 45 ft/lbs - 70 ft/lbs, 9/16" bolts: 65 ft/lbs…

view full answer...

Hanger Spacing Recommendation for Leaf Spring that is 25-1/4 inches Long

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching