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06-22-2020, 05:54 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Apple Valley
Posts: 134
M.O.C. #19913
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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?
Thanks
John
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06-22-2020, 06:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
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M.O.C. #3085
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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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06-22-2020, 06:04 PM
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Montana Fan
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M.O.C. #19913
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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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06-23-2020, 09:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
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Wait till you see what the tires do when you back into a 90° site.
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2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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06-23-2020, 09:29 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Apple Valley
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M.O.C. #19913
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Bent Axel on 2017 Montana Legacy
HI not sure what you mean by backing into a 90 degree trun.
Thanks
John
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06-23-2020, 09:41 AM
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Montana Master
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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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Daryl and Marianne,
2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
2016 F350 Lariat
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06-23-2020, 09:46 AM
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Montana Fan
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Wow interesting. Thank you
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06-23-2020, 11:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Fall Creek
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M.O.C. #3699
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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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2015 Montana 3440RL Legacy Edition, G614's, Pressure Pro TPMS, Dish Tailgaters
2016 GMC Sierra Denali 3500 CC SRW, Iridium Metallic, Duramax Allison Transmission
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06-23-2020, 12:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
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M.O.C. #3085
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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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06-23-2020, 01:55 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Apple Valley
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M.O.C. #19913
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Thank you everyone for putting my mind at ease and explaining the arch in the rear axel.
John
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