etrailer Trailer Suspension - Leaf Spring Suspension - 115917 Review Video

We carry a number of stake pockets and you can choose the correct one for your application in terms of size and weld or bolt on. The bolt-on option is the CE Smith Stake Pocket #CE45004G which is 3-1/2" long x 1-1/2" wide x…

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…

For your single axle boat trailer, I recommend the Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs - 1-1/2" Front, 1-1/4" Rear #APS2 along with the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 23-1/2" Long #SP-113275.…

The measurement on hanger #93003-3X is 1-1/4 inches measured from the top of the hanger to the center of the hole the spring hangs from.

You want to make sure the hangers on your trailer have the same width as your leaf spring so if your leaf spring is 1-3/4" wide then you don't want to use a 2" or 2-1/2" wide hanger. It's true that you want the hanger bolts…

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 shackles aren't angled slightly you run the risk of the equalizers angling and having the shackles on the wrong side of the springs. 28 inch leaf springs are hard to come by so your best solution will be to either go with replacement…

The placement of your leaf spring hangers will be dependant on the location of your trailer axle (see photo). Therefore, I cannot give you an exact location on the trailer frame that they will need to be installed. However, I can tell you how far…

If your boat trailer is making a continuous popping noise that seems to be coming from the suspension then it really could be anything involved in your suspension. The best way to find out what is the culprit is to simply do an inspection of your…

From center hole to center hole, the shackle straps measure 3-1/8 inches on the hanger kit you asked about: - Single-Axle Trailer Hanger Kit for Double-Eye Springs #APS4 The kit also uses 3-1/4 inch tall front hangers, 1-1/4 tall rear hangers, and is…

I assume you are referring to size 5.70-8 trailer tires as there isn't a size 8 x 570, and the highest speed rating for 5.70-8 trailer tires is 65 mph. There are a pair of size 5.70-8 trailer tires, and you only need to choose from the load…

I do not recommend using a leaf spring spacer (lift block) on your trailer. The reason for this is because they can cause the trailer to become extremely bouncy and rough which is just going to put more stress on your suspension and wear out the…