The axle of your trailer is what bears the brunt of cargo weight, so it’s understandably one of the most important parts of the trailer. When it’s in bad shape, the safety of your trailer, its cargo, and anyone on the road may be compromised.
To help minimize the chance of a damaged axle wreaking havoc on the road, here are a few key signs to watch out for:
- Wobbling or vibrating. Trailer axles in bad condition often make themselves known through wobbling or vibrating the trailer. Because of the axle’s involvement with the rest of the trailer’s wheel setup, this wobbling typically means there’s something wrong with the whole wheel system, which means bad things for the structural integrity of the axle and its associated parts.
- Creaking noises. Old or worn-down trailer axles can make strange noises, especially creaking, when they’re in danger of coming loose or otherwise breaking down completely. You should bring your trailer in for repair services if you notice this odd noise.
- Rust. Rust is the enemy to anything made out of metal, as it’s an indicator that the metal is being worn away. Weather is one of the chief damaging factors that lead to rust formation, meaning your axle will likely take on rust the older it gets due to being exposed to the outdoors often.
Repairing trailer axles is one of the many services we provide at our trailer repair shop here at Trailer-Solutions. If you’re worried about the state of your trailer’s axle, come visit us today.
