Lynnmor wrote:I know that Lippert has 3 different thicknesses of axle tubes that they use... Generally a heavier weight rating will be a heavier tube. The thickest 3" tube is approx. 1/4" thick.. It is actually a metric number that I forget now, but know when I bought them, that is what it worked out to.
I ordered custom axles from Dexter and specified 3" diameter heavier wall tubing. I also ordered U-bolts that had a flattened surface where they contact the tubing to lessen the chance of indenting. I did a quick search for those U-bolts just now and didn't find them, so I don't know if they are still available.
These things just aren't built to be used.
Lynnmor wrote:
I doubt that you will find any RV repair facility that can do alignments by bending the axles. Watch this video.
Huntindog wrote:ReneeG wrote:On 99.9% of the TTs made there are no alignment adjustments like there are on a automobile.
Yes, yes, yes and alignment should be done on your towable too!
On a TT, the alignment is set when it is made by having a true frame, and the spring hangers welded onto it in the proper location.
IF an alignment problem occurs later, it is due to bent or worn parts. They should be replaced.
There are shops that will BEND your axles to "fix" the alignment.
I am not a fan of this approach. Doing this without fixing the real problem can just lead to more trouble later on. Worn parts will continue to wear often at an accelerated rate, causing the alignment to quickly go out of spec again.
And depending on what parts are bent, (it may not be the axle) bending the axle to compensate has a downside. If an axle that has been custom bent away from stock, has a problem such as a spun bearing necessitating it's replacement... Then the replacement axle would need to be custom bent as well to repair the TT.... But if the "real" problem were fixed, and then an axle needed replacing, it would be as simple as bolting on a new one.
There are some fans here of having their axles aligned (bending them) at a shop. They either do not understand just what that entails, or they figure that they will never experience the downsides of this "fix"
Myself, I have had to replace some axles on the road. It was really nice just to be able to bolt it up and go.
As always, your money, your choice.
ReneeG wrote:On 99.9% of the TTs made there are no alignment adjustments like there are on a automobile.
Yes, yes, yes and alignment should be done on your towable too!
GrandpaKip wrote:
After reading this thread and others on the internet, it seems the simple solution is adding balance beads to the tire. That would eliminate worries about the drums, wheels, and how they are balanced. Or am I misunderstanding something about the beads?
