Open Eye Mounting Kit For Trailer

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What is the kit for mounting it do you have any photos of how to mount that spring onto the trailer frame. (Additional information: New construction for single axle trailer using e33SR slipper spring.)

asked by: Scott M

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To mount leaf springs to your trailer you will only need the Redline # APS3SE hanger kit for your single axle trailer. If you additionally need U-Bolts to attach your springs to your axle just let me know if your axle is round or square and what diameter it is.

expert reply by: Les D

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Answer 1

Thanks for the picture! The spring shouldn't hit the frame like yours does in the picture, so the correct solution would be to either add a longer front hanger or using a shorter spring. The correct replacement hanger will be dependent on the…

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Answer 2

Slipper Springs like #e33SR do not use a bolt and bushing for the open eye end of the spring. It connects directly to the hanger using a slipper spring hanger kit.

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Answer 3

A bushing is not required for the c-hook end (sometimes called an open eye end) of a slipper spring like the 4-Leaf Slipper Spring w/ Open Eye End #e33SR. The closed eye of this spring does have a bushing included; I have added a link to a video…

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Answer 4

As they wear, leaf springs tend to flatten out. The first step is to get the correct length of the existing springs. In order to do that, you'll need to put the trailer up on jack stands and measure them (center eye to center of the slipper) with…

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Answer 5

When welding a metal part to another piece of metal, it is always best to have as much metal touching between the two parts. With this in mind, the majority of customers will weld the top of the hanger to the frame of the trailer, leaving the side…

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Answer 6

The Slipper Spring #e33SR referenced in your question is indeed the closest option we have available for a slipper spring that matches the dimensions on your trailer. Slipper springs come in 1-3/4 inch, 2 inch, 2-1/2 inch, and 3 inch widths, so you…

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Answer 7

For hanger kits you'd want the part #APS3SE which comes with everything needed to mount the leaf springs #e33SR. We don't have equalizers that fit 1-3/4 inch wide springs so you'd not use them.

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 10

Thank you for the pictures! For a replacement option I recommend the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator w Electric Lockout - Bolt On - Disc - 2" Ball - Zinc - 7.5K #DX29FR to replace your current actuator. The #DX29FR has a 7500lb trailer weight…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 12

The Dexter 8-427 hub is no longer available. Even looking through Dexter's site the only references to it are replacement bearings. You can use a wheel with a larger pilot hole as long as the wheel attaches to the hub using lug nuts and not…

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