Hanger Kit For Tandem Axle Trailer With 2-1/2 Inch Slipper Springs & 10,000 lb Axles

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Hello I am trying to find a weld on slipper suspension kit for a tandem 10k pound trailer with 2 1/2 inch slipper springs.

asked by: John W

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There are a few different hanger kits for a trailer with tandem 10,000 lb general-duty Dexter axles, depending on the axle spacing you have.

- 38" Axle Spacing: Dexter Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for 2-1/2" Slipper Springs # HAP-158-258-01

- 42-1/4" Axle Spacing: Dexter Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for 2-1/2" Slipper Springs # HAP-158-258-02

- 48-1/2" Axle Spacing: Dexter Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for 2-1/2" Slipper Springs # HAP-158-258-03

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I can tell you how to determine that, but there isn't a specific fit for any trailer, including your Big Tex, for the Dexter Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for 2-1/2" Slipper Springs #HAP-158-258-03. Since you have 10,000 lb Dexter…

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Answer 2

Since you have a 2-1/2 inch wide slipper spring setup and the axle spacing is 48-1/2 inches the easiest solution for a tandem axle hanger kit would be the part #HAP-158-258-03 which matches all of that perfectly. This does use a different equalizer…

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Answer 3

For your trailer, the axle placement will dictate the hanger placement as will whether you use double eye springs or slipper springs. When positioning a trailer axle or adding an additional axle, the key is to make sure that the axles are located in…

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Answer 4

Lug Nut torque for the Aluminum Trailer Wheel #AM22654 will be between 90 and 100 foot lbs torque based on the 1/2 x 20 wheel studs and 15 inch aluminum wheels. Because the wheel bolt holes are reinforced with the improved clamp force technology, I…

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Answer 5

The minimum distance between front and rear tires on a tandem axle trailer is 1 inch (when under load). If you are at 1 inch now and the trailer is not loaded then you would need to move at least one axle. This means that you would have to cut off…

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Answer 6

The center hole of the #E4541-Z that you referenced has a metal bushing and is 7/8 inches in diameter. Because of that you would not need an additional bushing to run a 7/8 in diameter bolt.

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The pilot hole for your wheel will need to be 4-3/4" or more to be used with Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-219-13UC3. This is a lug-centric hub which uses lug nuts to secure the wheel to the hub and your wheel will need to have an 8 on…

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Answer 8

The trailer tire and wheel combo to fit your 10K Dexter axle would be the Taskmaster Provider ST235/85R16 Trailer Tire with 16" Vesper Silver Dual Wheel, #TA45FR. This wheel can be used as either the inner or outer wheel of a dual-wheel setup.

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Answer 9

Most 10k trailer axles are 5 inches in diameter which is what the part #091148 is designed to fit. I'd be surprised if this did not work for you but I would still recommend you measure the diameter of your axle to be sure.

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

To determine the location for the front and rear hangers on your tandem axle trailer you will first need to make sure that you have the correct center point for your equalizer hanger. The center point of your equalizer hanger needs to be located…

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Hanger Kit For Tandem Axle Trailer With 2-1/2 Inch Slipper Springs & 10,000 lb Axles

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