[samo_ott]

So we had a near record amount of snow here during the winter and I just notice that the 2k axle on my 16' pontoon boat trailer is bowed/bent and one of the springs almost flat/inverted. So I have bought new springs but my question is, is it possible to straighten the axle or am I SOL and have to replace it also? It's a small light set up and I'm selling it so I hope I can fix it. But I'm also selling it to someone I know so don't want to cut corners.

[Bond-o]

Ayuh,......

It could probably be straightened with a Hyd. Press.......
Then again,....
It might be Cheaper,+ No doubt Easier to Replace it.......

[tashasdaddy]

hey Steve, here's my thread on replacing my axle, and good supplier.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=236086

[fishmen111]

Steve, they can be straightened out by simply putting a jack under the middle of the axle while loaded with the boat. However, I would not chance it. Axles are not that expensive (lawsuits are) or hard to replace. You already have the springs anyway.