Axle & Suspension Installation
The single most important portion of axle installation is parallel alignment of the
trailer axle(s) to the tow vehicle or drive axle(s). Parallel installation allows for correct
and safe control, prolonged tread life and will all but eliminate dog-tracking. Proper
alignment is most readily achieved by measuring from the center of the trailer king pin to
the center of each end of the axles.
The tolerance should not vary any more than 1/16". The difference between
the centers of one axle and end centers of the other axle must not vary more than 1/8"
in multiple axle configurations.
Lippert Components, Inc. tubular axles are made of high strength steel to
prevent metal fatigue and provide the best possible welding conditions. The round
tubular axles allow for even and uniform structure.
The single most important portion of axle installation is parallel alignment of the
trailer axle(s) to the tow vehicle or drive axle(s). Parallel installation allows for correct
and safe control, prolonged tread life and will all but eliminate dog-tracking. Proper
alignment is most readily achieved by measuring from the center of the trailer king pin to
the center of each end of the axles.
The tolerance should not vary any more than 1/16". The difference between
the centers of one axle and end centers of the other axle must not vary more than 1/8"
in multiple axle configurations.
Lippert Components, Inc. tubular axles are made of high strength steel to
prevent metal fatigue and provide the best possible welding conditions. The round
tubular axles allow for even and uniform structure.
