Thread: Trailer wheel alignment problem

CE Smith Hub Kits recommended, also.
(After a very serious cleaning, I must add).

Check spindle good after cleaning to be sure it's not damaged ...no grooves or wear

Stick a level on wheel to check camber first,,,,if it’s NOT level,,,,you can maybe do something like this,,,,,The way front wheel drive cars align Rea wheels is by shimming behind the spindal,,,they generally make different plastic shims to make camber better and keep toe proper,,, my guess if you wanted to cheat is to shim behind the spindal. Use some wood or plastic to create more camber on bottom or top depending where it’s needed,,,, use a level to check your work after and before changing it....if backing plate doesn’t come off,,,you will have to try and heat it and bending it back into proper camber by using maybe a hydraulic press of some sort...porta power press type...we used those on older trucks...bend axles and such,,,,,,best to probably replace axle if your not comfortable doing it though,,,

Originally Posted by FurFlyin

Yeah, there's your problem.

You mean there are brakes under that heap of grease? Lol. Wow,,,,over greased for sure,,,

Many places can align trailers after repairing and if still seeing wearing .... then get a trailer alignment.

A quick check I do at least twice a year is to roll my floor jack under one side of the trailer and lift the wheel up off the ground then give that wheel a spin, then tug at the top and bottom looking for any slack or rumbling. Listen and feel. Do both sides.
That's how I found a broke roller bearing that gave no other indication, and kept me a step ahead of a potential problem.
Regular maintenance and checks will help you to trailer with confidence.