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Trailer Axle Alignment: Why Your Tires Wear on One Side
Trailer Axle Alignment: Why Your Tires Wear on One Side
A horse trailer owner once showed us a tire that told a whole s...
Rubber Cord Aging: How Long Does a Torsion Axle Really Last?
Rubber Cord Aging: How Long Does a Torsion Axle Really Last?
A boat trailer owner once asked us why his trailer suddenl...
Trailer Wheel & Tire Sizing: Matching 13″, 14″, and 15″ Rims to Your Axle Hub
Trailer Wheel & Tire Sizing: Matching 13", 14", and 15" Rims to Your Axle Hub
A customer once sent us a photo of a ...
U-Bolts, Spring Seats & Castle Nuts: The $5 Parts That Kill Axles
A customer once sent us a furious warranty claim: his trailer was chewing through tires, the axle had "shifted," and he ...
Idler Hub vs. Braked Axle: When Does Your Trailer Legally Need Brakes?
Idler Hub vs. Braked Axle: When Does Your Trailer Legally Need Brakes?
Two years ago, a trailer builder in Queensland s...
Drop Axles Explained: Lower Deck Height Without Losing Capacity
Drop Axles Explained: Lower Deck Height Without Losing Capacity
A cargo trailer builder in Florida called me last sprin...
Axle Camber: Why Your Trailer Axle Has a Built-In Upward Bend
Axle Camber: Why Your Trailer Axle Has a Built-In Upward Bend
Last year, a first-time importer sent me a worried email ...
How to Measure Trailer Axle for a Replacement (Hub Face, Spring Center, Overall Length)
How to Measure Your Trailer for a Replacement Axle (Hub Face, Spring Center, Overall Length)
Last month, a trailer buil...
How to Match Brake Drums to Your Axle?
How to Match Brake Drums to Your Axle?
Matching the right brake drum to your axle assembly is not just about diameter a...
Importing Trailer Axles from China: A Distributor’s Guide
Importing Trailer Axles from China: A Distributor's Guide
Importing trailer axles from China can reduce your unit cost ...