time2roll
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Post a picture similar as shown above.
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Grit dog
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TenOC wrote:time2roll wrote:I assume replacement springs are needed. If spending money I would go up some in rating.
At same time flip the axles
He said springs are already on top of axles.
Just sounds like the springs are sacked out.
Not a horribly difficult fix.
Hand tools job if nothing is rusted together.
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It is not a grand design... have two trailers. Will work on some pics
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here are the pics... they look flat to me?
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msmith1.wa
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Those are beyond flat and appear to be arched the opposite of how they should be. You definitely need new springs.
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Grit dog
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Them springs are pooched.
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JBarca
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This pic of yours shows a heavy overload has occurred, even the minor leaves are bent down.
Are both sides of the camper like this?
You should check the axle camber on both axle tubes. If you have a 4 ft level or other known straight edge, mark off the center left to right on the axle tube. Then mark the straight edge on center of it's length. Hold the straight edge up against the bottom of the axle tube, the tube should be arched "up" at the center. Up means positive camber, a good thing. If the tube is straight across, you have lost camber as this is 0 camber where the axle can get to under full load. If the tube is bent down in the center, that is signs of a heavy overload and negative camber. The axle must be replaced or re-cambered or you will wear tires. And if the axle tube camber is gone, the axle stubs on the ends may also be bent.
See here. Don't mind the worn boots, they fit well... This pic shows positive camber.
![[image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/4733/38463634865_58be9750c6_o.jpg)
If you measure the gap at the middle, you can back into how good or bad the axle camber is pending the weight of the camper and knowing the axle rating. This is a 5,200# rated axle tube that is not at full capacity.
![[image]](https://live.staticflickr.com/4591/38463634975_3d7b0b7c4e_o.jpg)
There are other checks you can do make sure the wheel toe is not affected, (bent axle spindle stub) but if the axle tube camber is bad, you may be into new axle tubes anyway. Ideally you check the axles and wheel alignment before you change springs so you know the new springs will work OK. New springs on a bent axle tube means tires can & most times, will, wear real fast.
Hope this helps. We really need more info on the camper to help better. Someone did a number on those springs. There may be more damage elsewhere.
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John
Thanks. That is great info. I will check. I remember seeing some arch to the axle. I have a long level. Will check.
Yes both sides of springs look the same.
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