Is Trailer Wheel Hub Play Normal?
Updated 02/26/2025 | Published 02/19/2025
Question:
I have a dual wheel tandem gooseneck and 2 hubs have a little play when you move the whee back and forth is that normal the other 2 hubs don’t have any play was just wondering if that was normal for them to have play. Also they are lippert axles do y’all have bearings for them?
asked by: Weston T
Expert Reply:
Hey Weston, a little play is normal for the most part as long as it's in and out. If the play is in basically any other direction that indicates a worn out bearing. In and out play can simply be that the spindle nut needs a little more tightening (not a lot). In what direction is the play.
We can get Lippert bearings but I would need to know what axle capacity you have.
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Weston
2/19/2025
I’m holding the tire at the top and moving it back and forth. What other directions are you talking about? And they are 10k axles