Questions on Trailer Axle Wheel Alignment

2013 Cougar AEBoth tires on my back axle are worn excessively on the inside edges. 1. Are these torsion axles? 2. If they are torsion axles, can they be realigned? I was just told by a reputable local trailer alignment shop that torsion axles cannot be realigned and must be replaced instead.3. Who makes the axles?4. What is the weight capacity rating for my axles?Thanks.Last edited by Macsimus on July 16th, 2015, 2:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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July 19, 2015 at 4:59 pm #443446

Bass Cat Boats
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Maybe 4 questions is too many? Anyone know the answers to 1 and 2?

July 19, 2015 at 6:03 pm #443447

Bass Cat Boats
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1. Yes torsion2. Yes, though odds are there is something else up and you need to check the idler arm connection bolts on the axle. These orque to 150 ft pounds. 3. UFP (Unique Functional Products) a Dexter company. 4. We believe 3500 or 4000 per axle though we dont know exactly today.

July 19, 2015 at 6:34 pm #443448

Macsimus
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Thank you!!!

July 21, 2015 at 2:42 pm #443449

Macsimus
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BCB, just to clarify, are you suggesting that the idler arm bolts may be loose? Or, that they should be adjusted? (Torsion axles are new to me).Is there anything else I should check?I did check with my local dealer, Lybacks, and Eddy said that he cannot do trailer repair. He did suggest a RV/Trailer alignment shop here in the Twin Cities that based on my research, has very favorable reviews. They quoted me $432 to align both axles.

July 21, 2015 at 9:44 pm #443450

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WOW…..$400 for an alignment,did you hit something?

July 21, 2015 at 9:52 pm #443451

Bass Cat Boats
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puma11 wrote:WOW…..$400 for an alignment,did you hit something?Nope. Couldve been previous owner, I dont know.

July 22, 2015 at 1:02 am #443452

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Macsimus, about anyone including yourself can look at the end of the axles and check the connecting arm location on the shaft. That idler arm will be obviously loose if the arm is in question. Eddy and no BCB or marine dealer we know of has the ability to work on axles. Twin I beam front end shops are your best resource, though only if the axle is bent. If its the spindle they may be able to straighten it, and they may not requiring a replacement. The torsion axle setup can give false alignment indicators which are inside the torsion assembly and that require alignment or axle replacement. Give UFP customer service a buzz in Tennessee and get a local approved axle/end unit shop near you.

March 12, 2016 at 1:51 am #443453

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Wanting to know what the fix was. I have a 2012 trailer with same issue and after jacking it up 3 of the four wheels have a lot of play, its a wonder they havent fallen off!!

March 12, 2016 at 3:19 am #443454

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The idler arms require 140-150 pounds of torque on the tension bolts to the splined shaft. Impacting a curb or obstacle can stretch the idler as mentioned.
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