Trailer spindle tech and questions

[mbryson]

I have a bit of an issue on the drivers side front tire on my trailer




As you can see, tire wear is not optimal.

I was thinking a bent spindle. Bearing was slightly loose when I pulled the tire off. Could cause wear but I’m not sure if that much.




So spindle isn’t obviously bent and actually LOOKS reasonably straight. I’m assuming this spindle isn’t serviceable and axle would need replacement?

 

[J-mobzz]

I would See if alignment specialist can do an alignment on it before I replaced an axle.

 

[Hickey]

I would See if alignment specialist can do an alignment on it before I replaced an axle.

100% agree, and I bet it cost you less than you think.

 

[Mouse]

plumb bob or framing square might give you a good idea of the spindle's relative condition

 

[I Lean]

I had similar wear issues (and consequently blown tires) until Alignment Specialists straightened up my trailer.

 

[boogie_4wheel]

plumb bob or framing square might give you a good idea of the spindle's relative condition

This is what I did on a single axle I used to have. A friend bent it on a pothole and it started eating at the inner part of the tire.

I cut out a majority of the spindle weld, then bent/straightened so that it matched the 'good' side using a framing square and a level, then welded back up. Cheap resolution on a shade tree job.

 

[Maverick]

Loose bearing could do that, but from your description it's sounding more like bent spindle/axle. Put it back together and measure and make an appointment.

 

[Bart]

I take every trailer I get to Alignment Specialists. It's a hit up front but the tires wear evenly after that.

 

[mbryson]

I take every trailer I get to Alignment Specialists. It's a hit up front but the tires wear evenly after that.

Have an appointment for Thursday. Looking fwd to getting this taken care of.