How to Tell if a Trailer Spindle is Damaged or Needs to be Replaced
Question:
We just pulled our old popup Coleman into an rv park and noticed a squeak, the barrings are shot on driver side. How do I know if the axle is bad also? Repaor cost? Thank you for any advice!!
asked by: Stuck M
Expert Reply:
If you remove the hub and wipe away the grease on the spindle you can check to see if it is damaged. Look for an scarring, gouges, discoloration, or scoring on the spindle. If the spindle is damaged then the bearings won't ride properly and can fail again or it can cause other problems such as uneven or excessive tire wear and ride quality problems.
If the spindle is damaged then you can't really repair it and the whole axle should be replaced. I doubt that this is the case based on your description of the problem though. I have linked a video that might also help.
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Square #84 Spindle for 3,500-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/2" Wide
- Trailer Spindles
- Standard Spindle
- 1-1/2 Inch Diameter
- Square
- For 3500 lb Axle
- TruRyde
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