Hanger Spacing for Installing 26 inch Long Leaf Springs with Hanger Kit APS3

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Bonjour avec lames de 26 pouces double essieux a quel distance que je met mes attaches photo si possible Merci Hello with 26 inch double axle blades how far I put my photo fasteners if possible Thank you

asked by: Julien B

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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.

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 you…

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Answer 2

The Leaf Spring #e84SR that you referenced weighs 5 lbs.

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Answer 3

Spring Hanger location dimensions are normally figured by the manufacturer and provided with the spring hanger kit, that includes all of the parts for installing the springs on the trailer frame. I have provided a chart that shows the spring hanger…

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Answer 4

The shackle straps need to be placed on the outside of the rear leaf spring hangers which you can see in the attached photo. Furthermore, the distance between the two mounting plates (inside to inside) on your leaf spring hangers should be…

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Answer 5

What I recommend, if the trailer has round axles, is an over-under conversion kit. For 3 inch round axles use #K71-385-00 and for 2-3/8 inch round axles use #K71-384-00. This of course will only work if the leaf springs are mounted to the bottom of…

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Answer 6

For a single axle trailer, you want the shackle strap to be able to move so that you have the spring deflection needed for your suspension. Angled like the photo or even almost vertical is fine you just don't want the shackle strap to bind and…

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Answer 7

Building a single axle trailer you will need the following items to install leaf springs. I have listed the part numbers for the PR626 Springs next to the items needed. 2 Springs - #e27SR 2 Front Hangers - #115917, 1-1/2 inch tall or #28-5, 3-1/4…

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Answer 8

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.

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 problem…

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Hanger Spacing for Installing 26 inch Long Leaf Springs with Hanger Kit APS3

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