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« on: July 08, 2004, 07:54:37 AM »
This photo is a perfect example to show a bent axle and how to spot it. I do not know who's apache this is as it was not identified in the gallery but it is in a dangerouse situation with the tires and axle.



The arrow points to the uneven ware on the inboard edge of the tire. This is due to the axle being bent from too much weight put into it and the tire only riding on the inner part of the tire. The line is drawn from axle point to axle point, see how you can see day light in the middle on the top of the axle, it should be bowed the other way. Classic symptoms of overloading the trailer.
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2004, 08:44:13 AM »
thank you tim for the helpful information.
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2004, 10:27:41 AM »
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This photo is a perfect example to show a bent axle and how to spot it. I do not know who's apache this is as it was not identified in the gallery but it is in a dangerouse situation with the tires and axle.



The arrow points to the uneven ware on the inboard edge of the tire. This is due to the axle being bent from too much weight put into it and the tire only riding on the inner part of the tire. The line is drawn from axle point to axle point, see how you can see day light in the middle on the top of the axle, it should be bowed the other way. Classic symptoms of overloading the trailer.


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I think it is Spencer's trailer.

Yes Spencer, your tires could blow like Jeff's - so be sure to check them and that axle.

Tim, is that correct that the axle should bow upwards?

I have not looked at mine and need to look to satisfy my curiosity.
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2004, 10:32:57 AM »
yep, the axle should bow upwards.
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2004, 10:40:41 AM »
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yep, the axle should bow upwards.


Tim, here is a weird question.  I don't know much about axles and I will ask anyway to learn more.

Should the axle ever have a mounting bracket put in the middle to keep it bowing upwards and to prevent it from moving up or downward?

What would happen if the axle (like in the picture) was pulled upwards and attached to a bracket to keep it in the correct position?

These are probably dumb and/or weird questions but I am very curious as to the answers.
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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2004, 11:39:10 AM »
I've been told that the upward bow in an axle will actually straighten out when the trailer is loaded, probably why its there.  It does look like this trailer was badly overloaded.  If you have to replace your Apache's axles, like I did, it goes to show that investing a few more dollars for 3500 lb. axles are a good investment.  Now I would probably blow out my tires before the axles would bend like this.  :)
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2004, 01:09:35 PM »
Thats my trailer. How dangerous is this?
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2004, 01:36:52 PM »
I would say more expensive than dangerous..especially when the tires blow out.

deffinately something that I would get fixed ASAP.
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« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2004, 02:11:05 PM »
Quote from: "Denny"
I've been told that the upward bow in an axle will actually straighten out when the trailer is loaded, probably why its there.  It does look like this trailer was badly overloaded.  If you have to replace your Apache's axles, like I did, it goes to show that investing a few more dollars for 3500 lb. axles are a good investment.  Now I would probably blow out my tires before the axles would bend like this.  :)


Yes, the upward bow evens out when it's loaded. A good illustration of this is to look at a flatbed trailer on an 18 wheeler with no cargo. You'll notice that the trailer bed is curved upwards when there is no freight on it.
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« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2004, 02:27:30 PM »
Great example there bill.
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« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2004, 02:34:36 PM »
Thanks Jeff, I'm good for something, aren't I? :lol:
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« Reply #11 on: July 08, 2004, 02:57:21 PM »
yes bill you are..


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« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2004, 04:40:14 PM »
Does it need replacing? Or can you bend it back?
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« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2004, 04:58:02 PM »
Check with a Local axle shop and get a professional opinion.
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« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2004, 05:15:04 PM »
Quote from: "DDLTEXAN"
Quote from: "timsch"
yep, the axle should bow upwards.


Tim, here is a weird question.  I don't know much about axles and I will ask anyway to learn more.

Should the axle ever have a mounting bracket put in the middle to keep it bowing upwards and to prevent it from moving up or downward?

What would happen if the axle (like in the picture) was pulled upwards and attached to a bracket to keep it in the correct position?

These are probably dumb and/or weird questions but I am very curious as to the answers.


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