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Old-Biscuit
Dec 04, 2014Explorer III
Isn't this a single torsion axle suspension?
Torsion axles use a piece of rubber to hold the swinging axle stub in place and allow for "springing". This rubber wears/deteriorates with time, and allows the axle to lose its position.
Overloading a torsion axle causes them to deteriorate quicker, and also causes misalignment.
Overload causes inside thread tire wear.
There's 2 alignment issues..camber and toe. Both change with torsion axles that are failing/have failed.
Ball height can affect tire wear with torsion axles........is trailer towed level?
Torsion axles use a piece of rubber to hold the swinging axle stub in place and allow for "springing". This rubber wears/deteriorates with time, and allows the axle to lose its position.
Overloading a torsion axle causes them to deteriorate quicker, and also causes misalignment.
Overload causes inside thread tire wear.
There's 2 alignment issues..camber and toe. Both change with torsion axles that are failing/have failed.
Ball height can affect tire wear with torsion axles........is trailer towed level?
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