Tire Wear

The only way to check the wear is to reverse the right and left spindles which in theory would change the wear pattern. If the pattern remains the same you have an axle issue. If the pattern goes to the same side as the problem spindle prior, the that spindle (idler) is the issue. This would mean something bent the spindle. We suspect the axle in most of these cases and otherwise have found new idlers do not often resolve it.

just a thought here If you have access to a garage they might be able to perform a four wheel alignment If not then you an measure the alignment from rim to rim. Its tedious but it will show you if something is not right.If you have the spindle assembleys removed take some time and measure them against each other.If you have a trailer component supply store near by you might be able to swap out the defective part All the best.Dwayne Practice Angling CPRCatchPictureRelease2010 PIV 200SHO

xact same issue with my trailer. I have a 2011 Pantera IV. Called up the manufacturer of the hub and brakes who also makes the axle. GCG does not they just install them on the trailer. I had to send pictures to them. I have a new axle sitting here waiting for me to install. I have to paint it but thats no biggy. Call up BCB for a rattle can of the correct paint for the axle if you have to replace it. Builder of fine Bass Fishing RodsReel Bearing and Drag upgrades.B2 Custom RodsBoca Bearings

Well, half day later, may have it fixed. Lock nut on the bolt that mounts equalizer to the axle was cross threaded and locked up when trying to remove to swap sides. Thai was also giving a false sense of being torqued to 150 ft lbs. being loose on the spline allowed the hub freedom to move slightly and the tire friction causing the tire to drag on the inside. Cut the bolt off, replaced, torqued to 150#, no movement and should wear straight now. Will still take and get alignment checked at truck trailer shop. Thanks for all of your input. ksaggie

ted.rhodes, Contact your dealership and get them some digital pictures of the tires showing their wear. You obviously had someone check Caster and Camber for the measurement. If so then they should be able to give you both measurements.

If the spindle is not bent, then it is the axle. If the spindle is bent, then its impact. The measurement of a ruler is alright, though hard to get right for most. There are no adjustments and thus the axle manufacturer would prefer professional numbers.