How to Determine the Right Replacement Hangers for a Trailer with Slipper Spring Suspension

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Good morning! I have a 2012 Appalachian 4 car trailer.double deck. My hangers are egged out. I would like to replace them all the way around but not sure which ones to get? Is there an upgrade?

asked by: James C

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To determine the correct slipper spring replacement hangers you will need to measure the ones you have now and also determine the style that you have. I have included a link to our slipper spring main page to the right for you. Once you know the measurements of the hangers you have and the style you can use the charts on the page to find the correct replacement.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

As long as the 33 inch measurement you're referring to when you say wheelbase is the distance between the axles center on center of the hubs, then yes; you can use the Roadmaster Comfort Ride with Shock Absorbers #RM-2460-2570. It looks like…

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Answer 2

I went out to our warehouse and measured one of the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Slipper Spring System like part #RM-2460-2570 for you. The box is 3-1/4" wide and the opening is 3-3/4" long x 2-3/4" wide. I have attached a photo of these…

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Answer 3

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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First, you will want to make sure you choose hangers that are designed for slipper springs. The width of the hanger should match the width of the leaf spring. You could use the existing bolts, but hangers use different diameter bolts. It will be…

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We do not carry a center hanger - or any hanger - that is 8", and if you are asking about the width of the hanger it will depend on your slipper spring capacities, as you can see below. Additionally, hangers will accept bolts from 9/16" to…

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The reality is that not every manufacturer makes their suspension kits to the same standard sizes. Some use taller hangers with wider equalizers and some might use a taller equalizer with a shorter center hanger. It really just comes down to the…

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The spring hanger placement is going to be determined by your axle spacing. For example, if your axles are spaced 33 inches apart, as shown in the attached diagram, a 7K axle slipper spring, like #e74SR, requires a distance of 28-1/2 inches between…

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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 9

To correctly measure a leaf spring, you'll want to jack the trailer up on jack stands so the axle is hanging freely, then measure directly across from the center of one spring eye to the other, as shown in the provided diagram. The height of the…

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Answer 10

I contacted MORryde and this does happen from time to time as the weight of the trailer can spread out the axles due to downward pressure on the springs/suspension. Odds are the 35" wheel base #MR27ZR will be the correct one for you, but they…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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