Replacement Trailer Suspension Components for Tandem Trailer

Question:

I am moving the axle on my tandem trailer. It has 2inch leaf springs. Can you suggest parts to replace hangers and shackles and 9/16inch bolts? Current setup rear hanger 1inch tall with 2-1/2inch shackle strap center bolt to center bolt center hanger 3-1/2inch tall with equalizer and 2-3/4inch shackle on front side front hanger 3-1/2inch tall

asked by: Eric D

Expert Reply:

We offer lots of individual trailer suspension parts, including hangers, shackle straps and bolts, as well as complete kits that will fit your 2-inch-wide slipper springs. For all tandem-axle hanger kits for 2-inch slipper springs like # AP202-H202 you can click on the linked page. I also included a helpful article on slipper spring trailer suspensions that may be a helpful reference. If the kits we offer do not have the correct parts for your application you can select the individual components you need to reposition your axles.

You may want to re-measure your spring's width since the 2-inch-wide leaf springs we offer are slipper type springs, not double-eye springs that use shackle straps. The most common width for double-eye springs is 1-3/4-inches. In case this is actually what you have you can refer to the other linked article on double-eye trailer suspensions and to the pages displaying kits like # APT5 as well as individual components.

expert reply by: Adam R