Leaf Spring, Hanger, and Axle Kit for 5,200 lb Replacement for 2013 Salem Hemisphere 300BH

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Question:

I am replacing my Lippert axles on my 2013 Salem Hemisphere 300bh. They are 5200 lb axles. I will be replacing all components needed, including springs. Can you tell me what springs are needed for my particular trailer? I have included the part tag from the existing axles for reference.

asked by: Stephen A

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Expert Reply:

You'd need 5,300 lbs leaf springs like part # SP-222275 with an axle like the part # 8327816-EB that you mentioned.

Then for a hanger kit # APT8 would work great.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

No, none of the suspension hanger kits we have use equalizer #TREQ356. You would have to get the parts individually or get a kit with the proper sized hangers and shackle straps and just add additional equalizers. For a 2-9/16 inch hole center to…

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Answer 2

That depends on the width of the equalizer used in the suspension setup. Let's say you were using the tandem hanger kit part #APT8 though which has a 7-1/2 inch wide equalizer though. The distance between the hangers would be 28 inches using the…

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Answer 3

Since you have a straight/flat equalizer like the part #TREQR2 you'll want to piece the parts together as we don't have a kit like the part #K71-359-00 with the style equalizer you are looking for. Which this can easily be done with just the…

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Answer 4

To determine if the Dexter Heavy-Duty Suspension Kit #K71-359-00 will work with the current suspension on your 2003 Carson trailer you will simply need to measure your equalizers and shackle straps that you have on them right now. The equalizers that…

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Answer 5

The 60/40 axle placement formula is a great starting point and does take into account the tongue of the trailer from where the trailer sits on the hitch ball. Please keep in mind that this is a very basic formula or estimate for axle placement. For a…

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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

You are right on. Since you have 33" axle spacing and 6000lb axles on your triple axle toy hauler I recommend the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Kit #K71-360-00 as it was designed to work with trip axle trailers with 33" axle spacing and…

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Answer 8

It depends on the leaf springs you are using. Basically you will need to mock it all up before permanently installing anything on the trailer. Generally speaking the distance between hangers would likely be 24-3/4 inches on center to 29-1/2 inches on…

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Answer 9

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 10

If your current shackle straps measure 2-1/4" between the bolt holes on center and your current equalizer fits 1-3/4" wide double-eye leaf springs, has a height of 2", and a length of 5-3/4" between the bolt holes on center (see…

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Answer 11

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 12

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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