Bent Axle, or spindle welded on crooked?
Cross posting this to get more answers... Tire_Wear_Pic I just returned from a 2600 mile trip out west towing our Venture Sonic 170VBH. The camper has about 5000 miles on the OEM*Trailer King ST205/...
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BurbMan wrote:
The brake backing plate only holds the brakes....the wheel is supported by the bearings that go on the spindle. On some axles the spindle ends bolt on and are replaceable, other types the spindles and axle are all one piece.
If you crawl under the trailer, there should be a sticker on the axle tube with the manufacturer, model #, and serial #. Reach out to the axle mfr with the info you posted here and see what they recommend for a fix. You may not be able to replace just the spindle, you may have to replace the whole axle.
You are correct about the spindle being one with the axle. Mine do not unbolt unfortunately.
Lippert Components is the maker of the axle in question. I have sent them this same info, but not heard back yet.
Funny, on Lipperts web site, they show 2000 lb axles and 3500 lb axles but no 2800 lb axles which is what the sticker on the axle says it is. Maybe they are actually 3500 lb axles but derated to 2800lb?
They appear to have been custom made for KZ (parent company of Venture) See attached pics...
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