Tandem Axle Suspension Kit Recommendation that Uses 6-1/4 inch Long Equalizers

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Can I get 6 1/4 equalizers with this kit?

asked by: Danny D

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We have a kit that uses equalizers that are 6-1/4 inches in length. For that you would want part # APT4. This leaf-spring mounting kit includes 3-1/4" tall front hangers, 5-7/16" tall center hangers, 3-1/4" tall rear hangers and necessary hardware.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I wish we could help with the axle but we don't have any straight axles in the dimensions you need nor do we have any leaf springs that are 58 inches long. Most of the current leaf spring dimensions are about half that so what you'll most…

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Answer 2

You can use the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT5 for your trailer with the 2-3/8 inch axle. A 2-3/8 inch diameter axle is typically found on 3,500 pound axles which is within the range of this kit (2,000 to 7,000 pound axles). The measurements in…

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Answer 3

It is possible that the 10K axles that were retro-fitted to your trailer also had larger diameter wheels/tires installed on them to take advantage of the new axles' higher weight capacity. The bare minimum tire spacing on a tandem axle trailer is…

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Answer 4

Even when stored in the somewhat controlled environment of a garage, tires are still subject to dry rot and flat spotting. Even if the tire tread has plenty of depth left and you can't see any cracking with the naked eye, the generally accepted…

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Answer 5

Leaf spring hangers come in different heights to provide more or less clearance between the trailer body and the suspension. Manufacturers determine the best spacing for the axles and sizes of the hangers, leaf springs, equalizers, and shackle straps…

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Answer 6

We do have idler hubs as well as hub and drum kits with a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern that fit a 3,500 lb Dexter axle; depending on if you want the idler or hub and drum, you can use one of the following: - Idler Hub: Dexter Trailer Idler Hub…

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Answer 7

Based on my research, when using the Universal Group Leaf Springs #SP-222275 that has a spring eye length of 24-7/8 inches with either the Redline Tandem Axle Hanger Kit #APT4 or #APT3HD, you will want a distance of 29-1/2 inches between the hangers…

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Answer 8

The Dexter axle part #35545I-ST-89 is a 3,500 lb trailer axle so for a leaf spring that would work well with that you'd want the #e45SR which is the same rating and is 25-1/8 inches long. Then for a tandem hanger kit you'd want the…

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Answer 9

The center hangers in the Tandem-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APT8 that you recently purchased are indeed longer. This is actually pretty common for tandem axle trailers. The reason for the extra length on the middle hanger is related to the shackle…

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Answer 10

The Trailer King RST are a pretty middle of the road tire, not bad but not a top of the line tire. On the other hand the Kenda Loadstar ST tires are a high quality tire designed and strenuously tested in Ohio to make sure the tires are as reliable,…

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Answer 11

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 12

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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