Replacement Hangers for 3500 LB Tandem Axle

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I need to replace my hangers and Im having trouble finding the replacement. My trailer is a tandem 3500lb axle. My spring bolts are 9/16in. Hanger width seems to be 2. Center of bolt hole to the top of the hanger is 2 1/4 Overall hanger height is 2 7/8 Can you recommend replacement hangers? Thanks

asked by: David B

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According to the dimensions that you have provided, you will need the Center Hanger for Double-Eye Springs, # 115918. Since your have a tandem axle trailer, you will need to order a quantity of 6 to replace all hangers on the trailer.

expert reply by: Leah S

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Answer 1

If your trailer uses slipper springs, we do offer galvanized hangers. They are part #CE14016G front hangers, and #CE14017G for rear hangers. We also carry some galvanized shackle links. You can check them out at the attached link.

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Answer 2

I wouldn't recommend using spacers. Your best bet would be to use the replacement springs along with replacement sprig hangers of the same height as those you're replacing. To get the correct length of leaf spring, make sure you measured the…

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Answer 3

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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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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

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 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Yes, going from a 4 leaf to a 6 leaf spring would add slightly to your ride height. For example, if the current 4 leaf spring has 3/8" thick leaves, and you go to a 6 leaf spring with 3/8" thick leaves, you would be adding 3/4" of…

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Answer 12

Hey Patrick, so for your leaf spring upgrade I am going to need to know a couple of things before I can get you over to the right part. Specifically, the length from eye to eye, the spring width, leaf thickness, and the number of leaves. From here I…

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