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Originally Posted by VR51
I’ve come across threads talking about having to replace the Lipperts twice and then finally replacing them with Dexters. Several people chime in with similar experiences.
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I just had to replace a Dexter axle due to a bent spindle. Having done that revealed that the rear wheel spindle was bent, too. I'm in the process of filing that claim.
My point is that Dexter axles fail too, but I wouldn't worry about it unless and until it happens to you. Just don't overload the trailer and don't hit curbs if avoidable.
The way to check spindle alignment is to align a straightedge vertically against the trailer frame, from the frame above the tire to the ground. Measure the distance from top inner sidewall to the straightedge. Do the same for the bottom. If they're different, it's not straight.
My measurements are attached. It's hard to see the scale but they're sufficient to demonstrate the problem. This example is much less bent that the one I already replaced but I drove on the more badly bent spindle for 3 weeks until I was able to replace it. In the meantime, it ate tires. That saga is documented
here.
These are rotated and I can't fix it. I tried to force the orientation by rotating them in a photo editor before upload but it didn't work.
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