Trailer tires lean

[timharper89]

Recently purchased a boat with a tandem axle shorelandr trailer. The back wheels lean when driving. They favor one side when going straight but will lean to either side (I.e. Camber in and out) when turning. I replaced the wheel bearings, but they still lean and cause a lot of tire wear. Fairly new tires with tread nearly gone on the edges. Any ideas?

 

[matt167]

Bent or loose axle?

 

[timharper89]

Bent or loose axle?

How would I check this?

 

[matt167]

How would I check this?

A ruler, a level and some measurements at least for bent. If loose you check for worn components

 

[flashback]

I can't see how the wheels could lean in both directions without something being wrong with the bearings..

 

[Scott Danforth]

My guess the bearings need some TLC

 

[timharper89]

I can't see how the wheels could lean in both directions without something being wrong with the bearings..

Just put new ones in...the races looked good, but I will try to replace those and see if that works

 

[timharper89]

My guess the bearings need some TLC

That's why I replaced them in the first place. I will try again with new races this time. Old races looked good so I didn't replace them

 

[airshot]

If you can see them moving in and out while driving, you have more than a bearing issue !! Sounds like you might need a professional to give you an inspection !!

 

[jimmbo]

Regular or Torsion Axle?

 

[Grub54891]

Pictures! Jack up the wheels and see if they flop around.

 

[jlh3rd]

yeah. I can't believe they are not flopping around.....new spindle/axle time.

 

[racerone]

Axles bent.-----Boat too heavy.------Boat waterlogged.-----Axles in the wrong position.

 

[timharper89]

Regular or Torsion Axle?

Leaf springs, so normal

 

[timharper89]

Pictures! Jack up the wheels and see if they flop around.

I'll try to get some videos later. There was no play when I replaced the bearings. There was play before.