Hanger Spacing Needed for Single Axle Trailer with 25-1/4 inch Long Leaf Springs

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What is the distance for spring hangers with 25 1/4 springs, 3500lb. overslung axle. New project. You guys are the best.

asked by: Lloyd

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Helpful Expert Reply:

With a 25-1/4 inch leaf spring using a single axle hanger kit like the part # APS4 the correct hanger spacing would be 24-7/8 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The spacing will depend on the axle diameter and on which particular spring hanger kit you use. If you have a 6000 lb 3 inch diameter axle, and you're using the #APT5 hanger kit which includes 7-3/4 inch equalizers and 2-5/8 inch shackle…

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Answer 2

It is not uncommon for the trailer hangers on a tandem axle trailer to be all the same size or for there to be different sizes that can be 1-1/2 to 2 inches different in height when you compare the center hanger to the front and rear. For example,…

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Answer 3

To determine the location for the front and rear hangers on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located…

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Answer 4

The trick for hanger spacing is to subtract around 3/8 of an inch from the spring length (eye to eye) and then use that dimension for the hanger spacing on a single axle trailer. So for a 23-1/8 inch long leaf spring a spacing of 22-3/4 inches would…

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Answer 5

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 6

I did some checking and it looks like on springs that are 25-1/4 inches in length measured from eye to eye you will want the distance from the first hanger to the second to be 29-1/2 inches, from the second hanger to the third you will need it to…

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Answer 7

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 8

There are three types of hinges for replacement roof vents: 3 point, 4 point, and continuous. Replacement #BV0534-00 has a closed round hinge, which is continuous. It sounds like you need either a continuous hinge that is not closed such as…

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Answer 9

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 10

A leaf spring like the part #e28SR has a distance of 25-1/4 inches between the spring eyes. I did some checking and the hanger kit you would want is the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APS4. And the distance between the spring hanger centers should…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you have a single axle trailer and are curious about whether or not to put the hanger like the part #28-5 or a shackle in front on the trailer frame. We recommend you put the hanger in the front. The force from the bumps in the road…

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Answer 12

A leaf spring like the part #e57SR has a distance of 25-1/4 inches between the spring eyes. I did some checking and the hanger kit you would want is the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APS4. And the distance between the spring hanger centers should…

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