Trailer Suspension Makes Noise When Making Sharp Turn While Backing up
Question:
Hello, have my tandem car hauler trailer, with these axle purchased and 3500 1-3/4 leaf springs with suspension parts: PR4B APT5 trailer only used 3 times, total miles 150 yesterday when parking the trailer, I had to make an extremely sharp turn to back up and park it in my garage, during this time I heard a pop/knock noise coming from the suspension. Some forums ive read suggest this is normal at sharp turns, because I am putting a lot of torsion on these axles. No noise going straight, or at normal turns. Should I be concerned? After looking under trailer, everything seemed okay. thank you
asked by: Ryan
Expert Reply:
If everything checks out on the suspension and shows no sign of damage you should be good to go. You may have heard the shackles on the suspension moving and that caused the noise when you made the sharp turn to park the trailer. If everything checks out when you are towing normally, you should be fine.

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Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with EZ-Lube Spindles - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- 74 Inch Spring Center
- 89 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- Dexter
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