How to Check for a Bent Trailer Axle Spindle
Updated 02/07/2020 | Published 05/22/2014
Question:
Other than by looking, is there a way to measure or determine with some level of precision if a welded on spindle is bent? I think maybe I can take a carpenters speed square and put it on the spindle and the other side against the brake drum backing plate and that will give me a pretty good idea if its bent. Any ideas? Thanks.
asked by: Mark
Expert Reply:
Assuming your tires are in good shape without any bulges the easiest way to determine if you have a bent spindle is to take a straight edge that is longer than the tire and lay it across the tire parallel with your trailer frame and then measure the distance from the frame to the straight edge in front and back of the tire. If the distance is the same then the spindle isn't bent.
Beyond that your best option would be to take the trailer to someone qualified in trailer repair to have them check the spindle alignment.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Square BT8 Spindle for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles - 1-1/2" Wide
- Trailer Spindles
- Standard Spindle
- Without Flange
- L44643
- 1-1/2 Inch Diameter
- Square
- For 2000 lb Axle
- TruRyde
more information >
Continue Researching
- Search Results: trailer tires and wheels
- Search Results: trailer axles
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: trailer brakes
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Thomas Payne Rest Easy Trifold RV Loveseat and Sleeper - 62" Wide - Dellmead
- Search Results: rvd~h~655
- Search Results: dexter axle d35
- Search Results: rotor
- Search Results: leaf spring
- Shop: B&W 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box - Lippert 1621/1621HD - 25K GTW - 3.25K TW
- Shop: Aluminum AM08 Series Black Machined Trailer Wheel - 13" x 4-1/2" Rim - 5 on 4-1/2
- Shop: Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 95" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Video: Review of Dexter Trailer Suspension Parts - HD Upgrade Kit Single Axle Trailer - K71-358-00
- Shop: Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers -3-1/8" Shackle Straps
- Video: Review of Lippert Trailer Suspension Parts - Equalizer Upgrade Kit - LC53CK
- Q&A: What Black Aluminum Wheels will Fit My Tires Size ST 175/80R13 with 5 on 4 1/2" Bolt Pattern?
- Shop: 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long
- Q&A: Looking for Bearing Kit for 3,500 lb Trailer Axle
- Shop: Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - 4" Drop - 5 on 4-1/2 Bolt Pattern - 89" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Video: A Closer Look at the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 3,000-lb Trailer Axles
- Shop: Base Plate for Tow Bar
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Shop: Camper Tie-Downs
- Q&A: Does Goodyear Endurance ST205/75R15 Radial Tire Come Balanced
- Shop: Vehicle Tow Bar Brake System
- Video: Mount: etrailer Invisible Base Plate Kit on a 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
- Q&A: How Heavy Are Thomas Payne Rest Easy Loveseats? Is It Easy To Move It Into A 5th Wheel RV?
- Video: Greystone 31" Electric RV Fireplace with Crystals and Mirrored Glass: The Breakdown
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Roadmaster Tow Bar Adapter Brackets for Demco Classic Base Plates
on Trailer Spindles
Greg D.
2/6/2020
I have a Midwest boat trailer that keeps wearing the inside tread of the right tire only left side wears perfect, I do have a kicker motor on the right rear of my boat any thoughts, my thinking is that the axle must be bent is there any way of checking this