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Location: Madtown, WI | Noticed substantial tread loss on the inside of just one of my relatively new trailer tires. Looks like a bent axle as the tire kinda flares out at the bottom, although I don't see an actual bend in axle. Called a place that works on trailers and they'll figure out what's going on Friday but gave me the option of installing the axle (if necessary) myself to save some coin, which I haven't heard from a mechanic before so I assume this is a pretty simple job? They'll set me up with correct parts, etc.
So just wondering if this is something I should try my hand at. Anybody have any experience replacing a trailer axle? I consider myself pretty handy, looks like just U-bolts and bearings to remove but don't want to get in over my head. Rusty U-bolts the only potential issue? I assume the axle matches up with leaf springs to ensure it's on straight.
It's a decent sized trailer for a 16' boat, if that matters. |
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| Take it to a frame and axle shop. They'll straighten it to specs and get the correct camber and caster back in it. No need for a new axle. |
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Location: Madtown, WI | Anybody recommend a place to take it in the Madison, or more preferably, Janesville area? |
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| I just had mine straightened for less than half the cost of a new one. I would look into doing that first. |
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI | Are you sure its a bent axle? Could be a really loose wheel bearing. I would suggest jacking up the trailer and seeing if there is alot of play in the bearings. Could be as simple as replacing the bearings. If its the bearings shoot me a pm and I am willing to help. Its pretty easy! Got a pic you can show us? |
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Location: Madtown, WI | Here's a couple pictures, the "flare" isn't showing up as much. Not much play in the bearings, but thanks for the offer jjmuskie! I do recall getting some air off a curb earlier this year....
I'll get on the horn today and see if I can track somebody down to realign. Thanks for the help and advice guys!
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