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    Trailer Question one wheel leaning inward

    I towed down the road from hell this morning after taking a wrong turn. I hit a bunch of potholes. I thought it was ok till a couple guys in my club noticed it. My right side tire in leaning inward. It was not before. My trailer is a single axle without brakes. My boat and trailer are a 92. but in good condition. Any ideas what has happened and what I'm looking at repair wise? If I need a new axle does it come with the spindles and hubs? Probably a stupid question but I appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance guys.

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    Certainly sounds like a bent spindle. Is the top leaning in?
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    #3
    Yes it is.

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    Have you verified bearings and hub are solid?

    Axles are relatively cheap and easy to swap. Comes with all you need but paint. Obviously time to look at the rest of the the suspension to see what else might need to be replaced.
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    Thanks. That's the plan.

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    If this is a torsion axle trailer might have shredded the bearing/bushing in the joint.
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    I've seen the axle bent more than the spindle. Axle tube walls are pretty thin and will usually bend just inboard of the spring perch.

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    Had a tire leaning in and very unusual wear on tire. Bent axle. Had to replace and purchased through Ranger. I just purchased the axle, hub and brake and this came all assembled.