Been told that the reason one of the tires on my TT is wearing badly is because of a bent axle or spindle. So has anyone ever replaced the axles on a TT? If one axle needs to be replaced, then why not just replace both axles with heaver duty axles?Tried talking to a couple of RV repair shops but not sure about what they are telling me. New axles don't come with bearing, can't use same brakes and different hubs are/may be required. Plus they two shops said all axles have to be custom made for each trailer.Does any of this sound correct?Thanks, Craig

I installed custom axles that are heavier. Most are marginal from new. Contact Dexter, eTrailer or Redneck to have axles made. You can buy the bare axle or complete assemblies. You will need to know the face to face and spring to spring measurements.

Most axles have a tag or sticker that tells who made it and what it is. They will recognize the number and can make a new one.However a spring and axel place can straighten and align your axles.

I assume you have 3500 axles ans would be moving to 4400 - 6000 range?Yes they are built to order. The drums/brakes are bigger when you go above 3500 so yes it will all be new but it is not killer expensive when you order drum to drum.http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-1250-5200-lbs-straight-trailer-axles.aspx

Find a local shop that does alignments on heavy duty trucks and trailers and they can straighten the axle and align all 4 wheels for a lot less than replacing your axle.RV shops are not capable of this type of alignment therefore only offer replacements.

Look on the axles there will be a tag. You can order the correct axles on line and have them delivered to your home. The only thing they'll ask you is what side the spring bracket is on. They should bolt up with the same bearing, hubs, etc.. Just get the same exact axles. Your local selection will be much more limited then ordering them online and normally 2-3 times the cost. Been there done that and used all the same hardware.

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wrgrs50s
Explorer
May 14, 2016
Find a local shop that does alignments on heavy duty trucks and trailers and they can straighten the axle and align all 4 wheels for a lot less than replacing your axle.

RV shops are not capable of this type of alignment therefore only offer replacements.
time2roll
Nomad
May 14, 2016
I assume you have 3500 axles ans would be moving to 4400 - 6000 range?

Yes they are built to order. The drums/brakes are bigger when you go above 3500 so yes it will all be new but it is not killer expensive when you order drum to drum.

http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/c-1250-5200-lbs-straight-trailer-axles.aspx
Ozlander
Explorer
May 14, 2016
Most axles have a tag or sticker that tells who made it and what it is. They will recognize the number and can make a new one.

However a spring and axel place can straighten and align your axles.
Lynnmor
Explorer
May 14, 2016
I installed custom axles that are heavier. Most are marginal from new. Contact Dexter, eTrailer or Redneck to have axles made. You can buy the bare axle or complete assemblies. You will need to know the face to face and spring to spring measurements.

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