Solution For Trailer Suspension Where Equalizer Is Angled When Trailer is Level

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3 of them measure 26” eye to eye and one measured 25.5”

asked by: Joseph J

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How level does the trailer sit when towing? Could I get a picture of the equalizers as well so I can see what's going on?

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Joseph J.

2/16/2022

3 of them measure 26” eye to eye and one measured 25.5”

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Jameson C.

2/16/2022

You do need a shorter length equalizer than what you have like you mentioned in your first question. So for that you'd want the part # TREQ104 which is 5-3/4 inch.

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Answer 1

The first thing I would check on your trailer is the capacity of the springs. You need to be sure the spring capacity is rated at 1/2 the axle capacity. That way 2 springs equal the capacity of the trailer axle for proper fit. Check the arch of the…

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Answer 2

You will have to do some measuring. Take a look at our Double-Eye Trailer Suspension article (see link). I have also linked a picture of a shackle link showing where to measure. Measurements for replacement 1) Measure current shackle from center of…

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Answer 3

If the shackle straps are within a 1/2" of what you normally had, say the 2-5/8" #115052 to 3-1/8" #TRSL313, you should be okay to install them. Just make sure that all of your shackle straps match though. If you are using the longer…

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Answer 4

Trailer manufacturers don't usually keep a record of parts like these that they install at the factory, so I cannot be sure as to the exact length of the shackle strap that would have come originally on your trailer. With this in mind, a 3-1/8…

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Answer 5

Tot get your equalizer to sit level you basically just need to go with a slightly shorter one (measured from left to right). So what I would recommend is measure the length of what you have and then go with one shorter. Looking at your picture I…

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Answer 6

Unless your hangers are in bad shape and needing to be replaced, you will be fine just replacing the equalizers. Since your current equalizers are 6-1/4" on center of the lower two holes the Curved Equalizer for 1-3/4" Wide Double-Eye…

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Answer 7

The first and easiest thing you should check is that the trailer is being towed level. If the trailer is nose high or low that can cause the equalizers to not sit level. You will need to select the correct rise/drop ball mount so that the trailer…

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Answer 8

To find the proper replacement equalizer for your horse trailer you will need to take a couple of measurements. Measure from the center of the front hole to the center of the rear hole. Then measure from the center of the top hole down to the center…

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Answer 9

A spacer or hub-centric ring is sometimes used on passenger vehicles, but our resident wheel and tire guru tells me that they aren't needed for use on trailers, due to the weight load a trailer wheel will be under. If you feel you need them, you…

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Answer 10

There should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. The first thing you should make sure of is that the bolts you use are long enough so that when installed you will have at…

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Answer 11

There is no specific torque rating for shackle bolts. Basically for the middle bolt there should be enough free play in the shackles to allow them to move. Tightening the shackle bolts too much will squeeze the shackle straps against the leaf springs…

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Answer 12

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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