Can a 4 Inch Tall Equalizer be Used in Place of a 2 Inch to Get More Height On a Trailer

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CAN I REPLACE A 2inch HIGH EQUALIZER WITH A 4inch EQUALIZER TO GAIN MORE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FENDER

asked by: Spring

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You could use a taller equalizer but you would also need to use taller front and rear hangers as well. Everything will have to be raised equally so if you go up 2 inches in one spot you have to go up 2 inches in all spots. If you do not raise it at all the hangers as well the trailer will ride awkwardly and lead to poor tracking, uneven tire wear and could reduce the capacity of the trailer.

When raising the height of a trailer you also raise its center of gravity. This makes the trailer more susceptible to sway. I have included a link to our hanger main page to the right for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

You could do that, but in order to get the height increase, you'll also need to go with taller front and rear spring hangers. For instance, if your current equalizers are 2 inches high, and you switch to the #TREQ310 equalizer which would add two…

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Answer 2

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 3

Since you said your tires were rubbing I would go with a hanger setup that is a little taller like the part #AP233-H248 which has 3-1/4 inch front/rear hangers and 3-5/8 inch center. Also, while the 60/40 rule for axle placement is a great starting…

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Answer 4

You can use taller equalizers but you will likely have to add taller hangers too so that everything increases in height the same. Otherwise you will have a suspension that is not level. I have included a link to the hanger main page for double-eye…

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Answer 5

In regards to the Tandem Axle Teardrop Trailer Fenders for Boat Trailers part #HP34VR, the distance from the center of the mounting holes to the bottom of the fender lip is 4" which you can see in the attached photo.

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Answer 6

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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To slightly lower your trailer that has had an "axle flip" kit installed you would want to use slightly shorter shackle straps, not longer ones. Shorter shackles will let the axle rest closer to the trailer frame, which lowers the trailer…

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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 9

Thank you for all that info, and replacing the equalizers, as well as upgrading the suspension hardware is going to be the best option for you. The correct size equalizer, as well as the suspension kit that I recommend is the following: - Curved…

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Answer 10

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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Answer 11

To be frank the only difference you will really notice going to a larger ST225/75R15 tire with a load range of E over a ST205/75R15 tire with a load range of D is in your wallet. Slightly larger tires with a bit more capacity are going to cost you…

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Answer 12

You actually would want shorter shackles for additional lift and then a taller equalizer would help as well. For as much of a lift as you are wanting I would recommend you get hangers that are about 1-1/2 inches longer though, since you want your…

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Can a 4 Inch Tall Equalizer be Used in Place of a 2 Inch to Get More Height On a Trailer

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