Axle replacement

rick35 · 05-15-2016, 08:35 PM

My boat trailer has worn tires on the inside since we bought the boat and trailer new. I noticed it was almost time to replace the tires again and thought I might replace the axel to a higher rating. I dug out the boat paperwork last night and was surprised that the trailer was only rated for 2200 lbs and the boat and trailer empty is heavier than that. The axel is bowing from the weight and has a negative camber thus wearing the tires on the inside. It sounds like an easy repair but figured I'd ask the forum for any suggestions before I start.

05-15-2016, 08:35 PM	#1
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 710 Thanks: 56 Thanked 170 Times in 104 Posts	Axle replacement My boat trailer has worn tires on the inside since we bought the boat and trailer new. I noticed it was almost time to replace the tires again and thought I might replace the axel to a higher rating. I dug out the boat paperwork last night and was surprised that the trailer was only rated for 2200 lbs and the boat and trailer empty is heavier than that. The axel is bowing from the weight and has a negative camber thus wearing the tires on the inside. It sounds like an easy repair but figured I'd ask the forum for any suggestions before I start.