Trailer Suspension Makes Noise When Making Sharp Turn While Backing up

Updated 10/20/2015 | Published 10/19/2015

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.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L