Thickness of Hangers in the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs

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I see all the measurements but the thickness of the wall. What are the wall thicknesses of your hangers?

asked by: Austin

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Expert Reply:

The Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs part # APS4 uses 3/16" thick hangers.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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 2

The correct axle position should be determined by the formula I have added for you. The 60/40 ratio you mentioned is normally just a starting point and you would want to use the formula to figure out the optimal place for your axle. As for…

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Answer 3

Generally speaking, on a single axle trailer you will want the leaf spring hangers to be spaced apart 1/2" less than the eye to eye measurement of your leaf spring. Therefore, you will want to place the hanger 25-1/2" apart on center when…

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Answer 4

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 5

There actually is not a specific torque rating for shackle bolts like the Redline #166081 that you referenced. You just want to make sure that the bolt is long enough so that when installed you have at least 2 threads protruding from the nut. This…

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Answer 6

If your Double-Eye Leaf Springs are 27 inches long, you will just want to mount the hangers in the Redline Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APS4 mentioned in your question about 26-1/2 inches apart. As a general rule, you want the distance between…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can change from 1-3/4 inch slipper springs to double eye springs on your trailer. You will need to have the slipper end hanger removed and have a new hanger welded on which allows the leaf spring to sit at the same height. Or you could…

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Answer 8

The 26" Long 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles #e22YR will work great as a replacement for your Dexter Axle Leaf Spring 072-022-00. This is rated for a slightly higher weight rating but it isn't too much higher so you…

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Answer 9

Your axles being under the leaf springs will not change the hanger location recommendations listed for the Single Axle Hanger Kit part #APS4. You would want to have the hangers 25-3/4 apart measured on bolt center. However, since your axles are below…

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Answer 10

If you're referring to the bolts that attach the shackles in your suspension system to your #APS4 hangers, you won't need to torque them to a specific rating since over tightening those bolts would squeeze the shackles against the leaf…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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Thickness of Hangers in the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs

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