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Old 04-05-2017, 02:02 PM   #1
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Bent axle

I have a 1976, 31 ft Sovereign Land Yacht. I clipped a gas pump pole and bent the front axle. The bad axle will now eat a new tire every 350 miles.

Does anyone know if the axle can be straightened or if I would have to replace it?

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Old 04-05-2017, 02:07 PM   #2
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I have had my straightened before but not sure if it made any difference. It's probably better to just replace the axles.

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Old 04-06-2017, 11:00 AM   #3
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Check the axle for downward angle. Thread with pictures are on the forum.

Good time to replace both (new brakes 12", new bearings, seals, races, shocks and more).
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