Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

[Elk Chaser]

One of my tandom axles is slightly bent, enough to see it visably on the tire, slight toe in. <br /><br />Can this be straightened well enough at a body shop with some frame equipment or is it not worth trying.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

Axles are normally hardened and should not be bent back. Check with the Northern Tool catalog and replace the bent axle.<br /><br />Depending on how the axle is fixed to the frame an alignment person maybe could re-align it if it is not bent.<br /><br />Bob

 

[JB]

Re: Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

Good source for trailer stuff: www.championtrailers.com<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[neumanns]

Re: Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

Tandam axels put a lot of force on one axel in a turn. If this is somthing you just noticed it may still be under load from a turn while backing in. If it is a permanant bend and were my rig so long as it wasn't affecting towability or eating tires I would not mess with it. Bends in tandums are usally caused by overloading axle rating.But overall I agree with bob...If bent replace or leave alone but do not try to straighten, That is asking for troubles in my book.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

Originally posted by JB:<br />[QB] Good source for trailer stuff: www.championtrailers.com<br /><br /> Try www.abctrailerparts.com<br />I dunno JB, these peoples prices are tremendous, and better than Champ and Northern.

 

[bassnva]

Re: Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

It is cheaper to replace it than having it repaired most of the time.

 

[Israel Hands]

Re: Bent Axle, Can it be fixed?

Don't know if this is a good comparison - truck axles are bent using hydraulic equipment to re-set camber for front end alignments and they are also heat treated. I would take it to a truck front end alignment center and give it a try. <br /><br />IH