backing in drive axles bend
Hi have been backing into my new driveway lately and noticed my back tire bending inward really band. Is there any way this could bend the axle . It seems to bend on every corner now.
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Garyl53 wrote:
How are trailer suspensions designed to work? My 5th wheel doesn't appear to skid tires but it sure bends the axles/frame/spring hangers during a reasonably tight turn. In fact it appears that the bottom of the frame I-beam has twisted slightly causing the equalizer and spring hangers on both sides to bend toward the drivers side. Is this a sign of inadequate support of the frame and hangers that should be corrected? Should the tires drag and not distort the alignment so severely when a turn is made?
Trying to understand if I need to strengthen these components before things become worse. Thanks for any feedback.
Turns like this should not be done real frequently, but the FW =should= be able to stand up to it if you do it. For =anything= to bend in normal usage (which this is, IMO), it would indicate to me that the entire FW frame and suspension is simply inadequate. Surprising? Not really.
Lyle
