Axle Slightly Bowed

[Dan Salvin]

I have an old, small Mastercraft trailer that carries a 14" Starcraft. The trailer axle is slightly bowed which makes the wheels not perfectly perpendicular to the road but rather, slightly flared out. Not much but enough that I notice it by looking at it. It this acceptable or should I replace the axle and leaf springs? I only recently acquired the trailer and boat but I know this trailer has carried this boat for the last 23 years. Thanks.

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Axle Slightly Bowed

Some are made with a bow on purpose. Some get one over time from being loaded to heavy.

As long as the tire wear is not to bad, just run it.
If its bad then you may have to bend or replace it.