I have a 16 kz Durango fifth wheel The leaf spring hangers on the drivers side are straight and square. The 3 hangers on the passenger side are not square. All 3 brackets look the same. The metal is straight with no signs of bent metal or a cracked weld. The factory square tubing that the hangers are welded to are also straight and level.The trailer hasn't been curbed and hasn't hit any potholes. I'm careful when turning so I don't put too much stress on the axles. The trailer scaled under the max weightMy opinion is that these hangers weren't installed right from the factory.If the 3 hangers on the one side are bent from road force, wouldn't the other side be bent as well? Tire wear is fine.Opinions?PicturesPics for reference

Yeesh, that doesn't look right!But if it's solid and the axles are aligned and the tires track right and don't wear funny, it probably isn't hurting anything.

My only concern is the leaf springs don't sit square in the hanger now. Im worried about the extra tension on the bolts

That for sure it don't look good.I will take it to a suspension shop to re weld the hangers .

Looks like a sloppy job from the frame manufacture, I'd have them redone.

It's at my dealer now as the trailer still has warranty. I just wanted feedback in case they try and blame me!!!

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azrving
Explorer
May 01, 2018
Now is a good time to add wet bolts. They probably won't do any frame modifications under warranty but some day you may need to add metal for reinforcement depending on frame design

I was looking to buy an insurance salvage tt years back. It had minor damage on the bottom edge of the drivers side and broke the sewer pipe off. The drivers side hangers were bent worse than that yet the passenger far less. It just seemed that if everything was getting slammed on one side more of that force would transfer to the other side as well.
snarkee
Explorer
May 01, 2018
It's at my dealer now as the trailer still has warranty. I just wanted feedback in case they try and blame me!!!
F-TROUP
Explorer
May 01, 2018
Looks like a sloppy job from the frame manufacture, I'd have them redone.
buc1980
Explorer
May 01, 2018
That for sure it don't look good.I will take it to a suspension shop to re weld the hangers .
snarkee
Explorer
May 01, 2018
My only concern is the leaf springs don't sit square in the hanger now. Im worried about the extra tension on the bolts
ScottG
Nomad
May 01, 2018
Yeesh, that doesn't look right!
But if it's solid and the axles are aligned and the tires track right and don't wear funny, it probably isn't hurting anything.

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