Recommended Equalizers & Hangers for Use with Leaf Spring e54SR

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Hi, I have an old trailer that I am replacing the springs with #e54SR. The equalizers are gone. My question is which equalizer do I need? The measurements are as listed below. They are the same as on your web site also this is how I came up with which springs to order from you. Thank you A C D E Axle 29-1/2 29-1/2 34 4-1/2 2-3/8inch typical 3,500-lb trailer axle

asked by: Danny H

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Based on your measurements the 5-3/4-inch Trailer Equalizer Kit # AP233 is appropriate for use with 3500-lb-rated leaf springs # e54SR. The equalizer kit can be used along with tandem-axle hanger kit # H248.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

You will have to do some measuring. Take a look at our Double-Eye Trailer Suspension article (see link). I have also linked a picture of a shackle link showing where to measure. Measurements for replacement 1) Measure current shackle from center of…

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Answer 2

I attached a picture that shows the proper position of shackles and equalizers on trailer suspension. Sometimes the shackle will flip up but if you jack up the trailer by the axle that's got the shackle flipped you can usually get it to flip back…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

Thank you for the measurements you provided and for the photo of your trailer suspension mockup showing the spring components' spacing. As long as your shackles do not hit the trailer frame (you mention 1/8-inch clearance) you should be fine, but…

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Answer 5

Since we don't have the exact kit you need you'd have to piece the kit together that you need. For hangers you'd want the pat #E4139 which is 4-1/4 inches tall like you mentioned needing. For 2-1/4 inch long shackle straps you'd then…

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Answer 6

Front and rear springs hangers should be equally spaced around the center hanger and spring equalizer. It may be that your trailer was modified (if not originally built) with a different height center hanger and that might be how the spacing became…

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Answer 7

Considering all that has been done so far, I think the first step I would take here is to go with the shorter shackle straps. If you're still getting contact with the trailer frame, I would then take a look at upgrading to a taller equalizer like…

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Answer 8

As long as you have at least 2-1/2" between your axles and the frame of your trailer when it is unloaded you should be good to go. Altogether your leaf springs should only be deflecting about 1-1/2" when carrying a load. If you wanted to…

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Answer 9

Hanger height and spacing, spring length, shackle length and equalizer size are all variables in a trailer suspension and it is possible that the same length springs can fit in more than one application. The dimensions on the included charts are just…

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Answer 10

There are a few things I would recommend checking before you start swapping parts. First will be to check the weight distribution with the boat on the trailer. Typically when the rear is hitting the frame like you have the weight may be to much on…

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Answer 11

We don't have a way to look up the length of your leaf springs as that's not something that a record was kept for. But I can say that nearly every 3,500 lb axle spring out there needs the 25-1/8 inch replacement like the part #e54SR so while…

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Answer 12

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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