Re: Axle alignment

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

I have had MANY instances of tires cupping on a horse trailer.  I eventually took it to a big
truck alignment shop.  Impressive equipment....but, alas, it was absolutely correct.  BUT, they
did discover that the wheel bearings were loose.  Didn't take but a simple turn of a wrench to
tighten.  I have also found that tires cup when you aren't religious about checking tire
pressure.

I tow a trailer 30,000 to 40,000 miles a year and have the bearings and brakes checked and
repair (if necessary) every 20,000 miles at MAX.  I have saved a bundle by doing this.  New
bearing/brake job can easily cost $500.

My local tire dealer also does alignment (not trailer) and brake jobs.  They check my brakes for
FREE.  EVERY fuel stop I check my tire pressure.  I now get 50,000 miles or more out of my
trailer tires and brakes.

Teddy


Bill & Dee Fortner wrote:

> Has anyone ever heard of the necessity of realignig axles on a horse trailer?  Mine has
> started to cup the tires and someone told me the axles were either no good or they needed to
> be realigned.  Any info?
>
> Dee
> NE Alabama