Hanger Spacing Recommendation for 2,500 lb Leaf Springs on a Trailer

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What is or how do you determine the spacing between the forward and rear spring hanger brackets ? This is for a APS3 single axle hanger kit and e66SR leaf springs.

asked by: Roger M

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When using the hanger kit part # APS3 with the leaf spring part # e66SR you will want to have a distance of 24-7/8 inches on center between the front and rear hanger.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

In the attached diagram the A measurement is actually the distance from the center of the spring hangers for a single axle trailer. The spring eye to spring eye measurement for your leaf springs will be slightly different. The B measurement that…

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Answer 2

The top holes you see in trailer suspension hangers such as Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear Item #APS3 are for button welds and not bolts so these hangers should not be bolts on. The…

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Answer 3

If you are looking to replace your flat-end style slipper springs with a radius-type, you can use the same hangers you have only if they will accept the same size bolt as the radius-type springs. Otherwise you will need to get a new set of hangers…

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Answer 4

We do have a couple of bolt-on spring hangers #CE14017G and #CE14016G but they are designed for slipper springs and not double-eye springs like #e77SR. Its not likely that professional welder would charge that much. You might be able to find one…

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Answer 5

Since you've got an aluminum frame trailer, I understand why you're looking for a bolt on solution. The only available bolt on hangers we have available would be the #CE14017G and #CE14016G but they are designed for slipper springs…

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Answer 6

If you were using the hanger kit part #APS3 with a set of 26 inch long leaf springs the correct hanger spacing you'd need is 25-3/4 inches to ensure you have the correct shackle angle.

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Answer 7

The APS1, APS2, and APS3 are all suspension kits for single-axle trailers with 1-3/4-inch double-eye springs. They are designed for use on trailers with single, 2,000-lb to 7,000-lb axles. The difference in the kits are in the rear hangers and the…

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Answer 8

The bolt hole spacing for the CE Smith Front/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs #CE14026G is 4-3/8" x 1-5/8". I've attached a dimensional photo for you to check out as well as a review video to reference.

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Answer 9

Yes, you can replace your slipper springs with double eye springs. The Double-Eye Spring #e27SR measure 26 inches from center of spring eye to center of spring eye and would work for you; these have a 2,250 lb capacity each though you will need to…

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Answer 10

We only have 2 options for bolt-on hangers: - CE Smith Front/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs #CE14026G which have an inside width of 1-1/4" - CE Smith Front/Center/Rear Hanger Bracket for Double-Eye Springs #CE14035G40 which have an…

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Answer 11

I'm not sure of which exact leaf spring you have but in regards to welding the hangers to the frame, it's best to mock them up with the spring you plan to use prior to welding. This is the case for the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for…

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Answer 12

The rating of the springs part #e94SR and #e64SR is more than just the amount of leaves that are used in each. We have several very high rated springs that use just a few leaves and a few lighter rated ones that use several. It really is just a…

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Hanger Spacing Recommendation for 2,500 lb Leaf Springs on a Trailer

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