axle cockeyed after replacing leaf springs

C Perini

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I recently replaced the leaf springs on an older single axle boat trailer and with all the movement now I'm worried the axle and hence tires are out of alignment. Any tricks to make sure axle is in correct algnment? Thanks.
 

Bondo

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Re: axle cockeyed after replacing leaf springs

If you drop a plumb bob from the Front Center of the Coupler....(Or, Pick a point that can be accessed,+ is Centered)<br />Measure from the Center of the Spindle to the String....<br />Repeat on the other side.....<br />The Numbers Should Match.....
 

LubeDude

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Re: axle cockeyed after replacing leaf springs

Ah yes, the old "Poor mans Lazer trick"!! :D :D
 

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Re: axle cockeyed after replacing leaf springs

Naauuhhh,<br />It's String,+ a Ruler, You know, Before Lazers......<br />It's taking me Years to figure out this Funny Looking TV,+ Keyboard.....
 

LubeDude

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Re: axle cockeyed after replacing leaf springs

Bondo:<br /><br />Are you currently in the Autobody field?
 

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Re: axle cockeyed after replacing leaf springs

Nope,<br />But, There isn't Much I haven't Tried....<br />At 8yrs old I was making my "Tonka" trucks " Better ".......
 
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