Derek up North Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 You might want to test the existing/old axles for (invisible) stress cracks. I've seen many people saying they're OK because their mechanic says the bearing are OK. But what about the axles themselves? It's the axle that snaps and loses you a wheel, not the bearing. https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/testing-cracks-home-diy-dye-penetrants/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Project+Fox%3A+Low-Buck+DIY+Paintjob&utm_campaign=GRM+Daily+Newsletter+Automation+Email Fit a single wheel to a compromised axle can still lose a wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Axles break at the radius where the hub and the axle itself meet just like the picture Derek posted. There is only one point of support on a non floating axle and it is just outside of the axle bearing. Follies exacerbate the problem may make it sway less for awhile but they put excessive force on the axle radius. If it's a short wheel base camper you may get away with one wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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