Where is Axle Placement on Trailer Measurement Taken From
Question:
When I am measuring for my 60/40 is that from tounge or floor edge
asked by: Troy
Expert Reply:
The 60/40 measurement to use when initially placing axles is from the center of where the ball fits into the coupler to the very back of the trailer.
The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located where you will have 60 percent of the frame of the trailer in front of the center of the equalizer hanger and 40 percent behind the center of the equalizer hanger. For example, if the trailers frames length is 18 feet, then the center-line location for the equalizer hanger will be 10.8 feet from the front of the trailer and 7.2 feet from the back.
This is where to start with when picking out axle locations for a tandem axle trailer. You will need to determine the tongue weight of the trailer and then check out the picture I attached if the tongue weight is anything other than 10 percent of the total trailer weight.
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3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long
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