How to Determine if Trailer Spindle is Bent

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How can I determine a bent spindle on trailer wheel without out obvious sighting

asked by: John

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One thing you can do is take a straight edge that is longer than your tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame. Measure the distance from the frame to the straight edge in front and back of the tire. If the measurement is the same then your spindle is not bent. This is assuming your tires are in good shape and don't have any bulges.

Outside of that, the only way to find if it is bent is to take your trailer to a professional who can check your spindle alignment.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

Assuming your tires are in good shape without any bulges the easiest way to determine if you have a bent spindle is to take a straight edge that is longer than the tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame and then measure…

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Answer 2

You did not specify which way your axle was bent, but a trailer axle such as the Dexter Trailer Axle Beam #T3584F-EZ-8974 should have a slight upward bend, as you should be able to see in the accompanying photo of this axle installed. The reason…

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Answer 3

While the standard axle diameter for a 3,500 lb trailer axle is 2-3/8 inches it's not unheard of to see a 3 inch diameter 3,500 lb axle. All of our 3,500 lb axles like the part #7359765 are 2-3/8 inches.

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Answer 4

The correct hub/drum for a Dexter 4,000 Lb Axle is the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #K08-426-91. Then for the brakes, you can use the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #23-468-469. The hubs/drums for a 3,500 lb and…

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Answer 5

If the weight rating is the same then swapping your 3,500 lb axle with a 2-3/8" diameter to a 3,500 lb axle with a 3" diameter wouldn't do anything for you. Since 3,500 lbs is a very common axle weight rating manufacturers…

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Answer 6

It sounds like you are making or rebuilding a trailer. It's a good idea to have both axles rated the same on a tandem axle trailer. Together the 5,200 lbs Dexter Trailer Axle #6340624-EB and 3,500 lbs Dexter Trailer Axle #7359765-EB would…

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Answer 7

Yes, you should install the MORryde X-Factor Crossmembers along with the Roadmaster Comfort Ride Leaf Spring Suspension Kit #RM-2460-2580 on your Grand Design Solitude 390RKR. You will need to check to see if you will be able to use the standard…

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Answer 8

MORryde states that their X-Factor crossmember part #MR84AR that you referenced can be installed on all of the hangers or even just a single one. Obviously if you install it on all hangers you get maximum results though. This is a unique product and…

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Answer 9

There are a couple of things that can lead to the tires wearing on the inside only. Basically what is happening is the top of the tire is leaning in towards the trailer causing most of the weight to ride on the inside. This pretty much means the axle…

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Answer 10

Typically a trailer axle will have some camber in it - some bend - such that when it is not loaded the tops of the wheels bow outward slightly, with the outside edges of the tire treads making first contact with the ground. This allows that when the…

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Answer 11

You do want to weld the spring seat of your axle to it. If you are in need of a spring seat for a 3,500 lb axle you'd want the part #TRSS238 and you'd be set.

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Answer 12

The amount of bow that's put into trailer axles like the #7359765 is based on about how much a trailer is typically going to weigh that has a 3,500 lb capacity. So there's a bit of approximation and obviously it can't be totally perfect…

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