Recommended 7-3/4 Inch Suspension Equalizer with 3/4 Inch Center and 9/16 Inch Bottom

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your #APT 4 Kit has everything I need except the equalizer in your kit is smaller than the one I currently have do you have a kit with a 7 - 3/4 spread on the 9/16 holes on the bottom with a 3/4 hole on the top?

asked by: Greg B

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Expert Reply:

The Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double Eye Springs - 3-3/4" Tall Front/Center/Rear # APT5 has the wider 7-3/4 inch equalizers you referenced but all holes are 9/16 inches (top and bottom). All of our kits will have the 9/16 inch bolts. This isn't an issue unless you aren't replacing the hangers.

We do have the equalizers you are seeking sold individually. They are the Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye Springs - 7-3/4" Long - 3/4" Center Hole # TREQE34. Then you can use the Wet Equalizer Bolt with Castle Nut, Grease Zerk and Cotter Pin - 3-1/2" Long # 126A1.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 3

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