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Old 06-22-2020, 05:54 PM   #1
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Montana Rear Dexter Axel Bent upward

I noticed I have a upward bend in my rear axel I heard this is normal my tires are wearing ok just looks very odd any thoughts?

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The axles are supposed to have a slight bow (like a frown) in them ... that's how they get positive camber. If you have a straight across looking axle ... you have issues awaiting you.
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Bent Axel on 2017 Montana Legacy

Thank you it does look like an eye brow on the right thank you!
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Wait till you see what the tires do when you back into a 90° site.
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Old 06-23-2020, 09:29 AM   #5
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HI not sure what you mean by backing into a 90 degree trun.

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Have a look. This is on gravel which has a lot of give to it. On concrete the flex more
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Wow interesting. Thank you
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When you have the wheels aligned on a Montana fifth wheeler, just about all the time they bend the axle for one of the settings, I think it is for caster and camber.
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Most all trailer axle alignment focuses on Camber and Toe-In. Caster adjustment comes into play mostly on steer axles.
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Thank you everyone for putting my mind at ease and explaining the arch in the rear axel.

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