Review of Dexter Trailer Leaf Spring Suspension - Single Axle Hanger Kit Double Eye Springs - APS5 Video

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you…

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…

A leaf spring like the part #e57SR has a distance of 25-1/4 inches between the spring eyes. I did some checking and the hanger kit you would want is the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit #APS4. And the distance between the spring hanger centers should…

As a general rule, you will want the distance between the hangers on a leaf spring suspension system to be around a 1/2 inch shorter than the length of your leaf springs. This will allow for some movement with the shackle strap. For example, if you…

Generally speaking you will want to have 3 inches minimum from the top of your tire to the fender of your trailer to accommodate for suspension travel. Having a little more wouldn't hurt, but I wouldn't recommend any less than 3 inches.…

The shackle straps need to be placed on the outside of the rear leaf spring hangers which you can see in the attached photo. Furthermore, the distance between the two mounting plates (inside to inside) on your leaf spring hangers should be…

If the bolts for the shackle link and the leaf spring eye are too tight, the suspension won't articulate as it should. You want to run the bolt down tight, then back it off by a 1/4 turn, as you'd mentioned.

In order to switch from slipper to double eye springs you'll need new hangers which are going to dictate your height so if you're looking to maintain the same height, you'd want to choose new hangers which are the same height as your…

Front and rear suspension hangers are not often the same height like this but they can be. If you have the hanger spacing right then what will happen is the center of the spring will be offset a little between the two hangers to compensate some for…

The Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear #APS2 will work well for your 1-3/4 inch wide leaf springs. Double eye springs are the style have both the bolt in the front and rear and are more common…

Your trailer's brakes will still activate like normal if you have your breakaway kit not connected. It's not recommended to tow a trailer with a non-functioning breakaway kit though.

Yes, the front, rear, and center leaf spring hangers can all be the same length. We actually offer kits that come with everything you need including the same length leaf spring hangers for the front, rear, and center. I recommend the Tandem-Axle…