How to Align Trailer Axles？
When the trailer is involved in an accident or is driving on a rough road, the trailer axle of the trailer bends and deforms due to the violent collision and cannot be aligned. If we do not repair it in time, there will be a big safety hazard. The following are the specific steps to align the trailer axle.
1.Hold the end of a tape measure on the inside of one of the trailer tires at the outer edge of the wheel rim as close to the front of the trailer as possible.
2.Stretch the tape to the inside of the wheel on the other side of the trailer, again to the outer edge of the wheel rim as close to the front of the trailer as possible, and make note of the distance between the two rims.
3.Measure the distance between the insides of the wheel rims as you did in the first two steps, but this time at a position as close to the rear of the trailer as possible. The measurements need to be identical and, if they aren't, the measurements will reveal which direction to bend the trailer axle to bring the wheels into alignment.
4.Fasten a log chain securely around the trailer axle parts and spring bracket on each end of the axle, with enough droop in the chain to allow a hydraulic bottle jack to be inserted between the chain and the axle at the trailer axle's midpoint.
5.Position a 2-foot long two-by-six board between the bottom of the trailer jack and the trailer axle to spread the force of the trail jack over a greater distance; then position the chain across the top of the jack and lever the jack until the chain gets tight. This step will be infinitely easier with a helper.
6.Continue levering the trailer jack to pull the chain tighter, eventually bending the axle a little. Bend the trailer axle incrementally instead of trying to do the bend all at one time and risk bending it too far. Bend it a little, let off the pressure, measure the rim to rim spacing to see if it's correct or needs a bit more of a bend. When the measurements on the forward part of the rim and the backside of the rim are identical, the trailer axle is aligned.
Only when the trailer axles are aligned, the tires can be parallel. The trailer can drive safely. If after reading the above content. If you still have some doubts about the alignment method of the trailer axle, you can contact us for more detailed information and solutions.
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