Gearhead62
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- Aug 5, 2008
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Inspecting my tandem Shoreliner recently. I suspected something when observing the front (or rear) axle might be out of "true". I held a straight bar horizontally against the left tires, then the right tires...sure enough, there is a measurable difference of 1/2" gap (off plane) between fronts and rears, on both sides. Would this create extra wear or would I feel a pull while towing?________
I have axle system where the U-bolted "dual spring / tandem axle assemblies" will slide fore and aft, but also have the spring centering pin at the U-bolt clamp to axle...Won't that pin prevent me from adjusting left / right? Or do you just muscle it back to even plane?__________
Maybe sliding the spring / axle assembly on one side fore or aft will correct it? Square it up?
I gotta get the tape / line out and start measuring from ball / tongue to frame points, hubs, and get some readings, but just inquiring on those axle assemblies, as I'd like to try and tackle this myself. Will get some pix also if I'm not explaining correctly.....Thanks in advance for any advice
I have axle system where the U-bolted "dual spring / tandem axle assemblies" will slide fore and aft, but also have the spring centering pin at the U-bolt clamp to axle...Won't that pin prevent me from adjusting left / right? Or do you just muscle it back to even plane?__________
Maybe sliding the spring / axle assembly on one side fore or aft will correct it? Square it up?
I gotta get the tape / line out and start measuring from ball / tongue to frame points, hubs, and get some readings, but just inquiring on those axle assemblies, as I'd like to try and tackle this myself. Will get some pix also if I'm not explaining correctly.....Thanks in advance for any advice