โFeb-13-2014 12:07 PM
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โFeb-13-2014 03:47 PM
colliehauler wrote:
Do you tow level or is the front a little high? If a little high it could overload the rear axle. Like Ivylog it is normal for axles to come with a upward bend for preload.
โFeb-13-2014 03:46 PM
Ivylog wrote:
Not sure about posters that do not know axles come with a upward bend in them. Assuming it's the outside of the left tire and inside of the right I'd check that the two axles are parallel.
Bikes on the back should not affect handling or tire wear.
โFeb-13-2014 02:47 PM
โFeb-13-2014 02:19 PM
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โFeb-13-2014 01:53 PM
molardog wrote:
Wear did show up after bikes began riding on the back. Sway was the big reason I stopped carrying them back there, amongst other structural concerns discussed in my previous thread.
Front axle seems to have less bow to it.
Wouldn't an upward bend cause outer edge wear vs inner? If so, I am inclined to think the bikes caused it....of course, toe-out may be in play too?
โFeb-13-2014 01:26 PM
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โFeb-13-2014 12:54 PM
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Axles have a upward bend (bow) in center to set camber when loaded.
Your axle appears to have a curved bend vs a 'bow'
How does it compare to front axle bow?
Bikes were on back......did tire wear show up afterwards?
Bikes were on back and you had sway issues
Excessive wear on inside is an alignment/camber issue which can be caused by overloading or bent axle
Identify cause/fix before new tires
โFeb-13-2014 12:50 PM
โFeb-13-2014 12:48 PM
Lynnmor wrote:
It is normal for an axle to be bowed up in the center. It looks like you may have an excessive amount of bow, but that would cause the outer edge to wear more. Did someone place a jack under the axle center?
If you have a good level surface, and level the trailer perfectly, you can get a rough idea of wheel alignment by using a good level and a straight edge. A heavy duty truck service shop can do an alignment.
โFeb-13-2014 12:43 PM
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โFeb-13-2014 12:38 PM
phenrichs wrote:
The photo may be deceptive but I would put a level or some other straight edge on that axle. Looks like a curve in it to me. But again it could be a photo deception and not actually bent. Pictures are not always perfect.