Bent Spindle on Eagle Triple Axle
12-27-2003, 09:19 PM
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Bent Spindle on Eagle Triple Axle
Have an Eagle triple axle trailer with a bent spindle. The spindle looks to be welded to the axle. Can these be straightened or do I need to replace the complete axle?
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12-27-2003, 09:29 PM
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Replace
I would replace it without question. You will have the peace of mind and not worry about a weakened spindle.
In order to straighten it, you will have to heat it up significantly. Once that is done, any heat treatment will be reduced or lost, plus the welds may not hold up as well anymore.
What happened to bend it?
-Larry
In order to straighten it, you will have to heat it up significantly. Once that is done, any heat treatment will be reduced or lost, plus the welds may not hold up as well anymore.
What happened to bend it?
-Larry
12-27-2003, 09:52 PM
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Not sure how it got bent. Put new tires on it this summer and made a LOTO run. RF tire on the front axle is badly feathered. Took a look at it and the spindle is noticably bent. Any idea on a place to buy and a price to replace? Have a trip to make to LOTO in two weeks.
Thanks, Jim
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12-28-2003, 07:32 AM
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I had a bent one on a shorelander trailer (thanks to my wife) I pulled the whole axle off and took it to a alxe repair shop. He had the right tools the straighten it back. I think he charged me $50.00 This was about 10 years ago. Never any probllems since.
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12-28-2003, 09:02 AM
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If I were to get the axle straightened, the only place that I would let do it is an axle repair shop. Around my area there are very few (if any) places that will do this kind of work.
So, I would spend the $$ and get the axle replaced. One the best trailer parts sites you can try is www.championtrailers.com. They have just about every part you will need for your trailer.
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So, I would spend the $$ and get the axle replaced. One the best trailer parts sites you can try is www.championtrailers.com. They have just about every part you will need for your trailer.
Good Luck!
-Larry
12-28-2003, 09:07 AM
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i also years ago lent my trailer out and when i finally got it back it was in bad shape including a bad spindle. i replaced the axle as it was very reasonable to replace verse repair. check out the prices you may be surprised
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12-28-2003, 10:34 PM
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got mine right from eagle for $75
12-29-2003, 01:17 PM
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I HAD ALL 3 OF MY AXELS REPLACED AFTER 90,000 MILES. THEY BROKE WHERE THE SPINDEL IS WELDED TO THE TUBING. ONE AXEL COST 400.00 TO REPLACE WITH R&R. BUT YOU HAVE TO PULL THE WHOLE AXEL OUT TO FIX IT. IF THEY STRAIGHTEN IT BE SURE THERE ARE NO CRACKS IN THE WELDS.
