Is Downward Bend in Trailer Axle Safe
Updated 06/21/2022 | Published 06/18/2022
Question:
I have a 17 foot boat trailer the axle has a slight downward bend is that OK?
asked by: James M
Expert Reply:
Standard axles, like the Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs # e65GR, have a slight bend upward so that when you have the trailer loaded the axle is straight. If the axle becoming straight is the slight bend you're talking about then this is completely normal. If the axle is actually bending downward then it was either installed upside down or it has been compromised and is not okay to use.
If you can let me know the hub-face and spring center measurements for your axle I can see if we have a replacement for you. The axle I mentioned above has 89" hub-face and 74" spring-center measurements as you can see in the linked video and photo.
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Trailer Axle with Idler Hubs - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Leaf Spring Suspension
- Standard Grade
- Idler Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- 5 on 4-1/2 Inch
- 74 Inch Spring Center
- 89 Inch Hub Face
- No Drop or Lift
- etrailer
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