HOW TO ACCURATELY PLACE AND SQUARE TRAILER AXLES ] Step by Step instructions

In this video, I show you how to ACCURATELY PLACE AND SQUARE TRAILER AXLES with detailed step by step instructions on how to locate and square your trailer axle.

Follow along as I install a single axle on a utility trailer and explain in detail what I am doing as I progress and why.

I explain how to square the axle to the frame of the trailer and how to square the axle to the hitch, so in case you made some errors getting the frame square, this video will show you HOW TO MAKE THE AXLE PERFECTLY ALIGNED with the tow vehicle!

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[gatonegro]

I recently purchased a used 4x8 utility trailer and realized that it was originally a 4x6 that was extended 2 extra feet, however when they extended it, the failed to recognize that the axle position should also have been adjusted to meet the 60\40 rule, thanks to your video, I now have the courage to make this adjustment myself. Your video is extremely easy to follow. Cheers from San Antonio, TX.

[TerryClark-qq]

My boat trailer eats tires...3 sets in 4 years! :( Called a shop that does this and they want $150 to align it. SO this 75 year old is blessed to have come across this video!! I'm going to attempt to do it my ole self...not sure how to get the boat off and on again, but i'm tired...lol

[landybob]

Great video. Thank you for doing a how to video with a good explanation. There’s a lot of people that don’t understand the concept of a how to video. Thank you again

[bossman]

I am about to build a single axle 5x8 trailer and these tips were really help full. Didn't know how to align and was concerned about tire wear and fish tailing. This will ease my concerns . Thanks man.

[JerryCooperjr-jmmj]

I'm doing my trailer tomorrow I hope I get it right because of ur video thank u I'll let u know how it turns out

[joelalleman]

thanks Brandon, I'm rebuilding a utility trailer that I purchased a long time ago and it wasn't built with the axle centered in the opening of the frame properly for up and down tire travel and it is a deck over style trailer . Your explanation of axle alignment will help me get the axle dead on to my tongue !! Thanks !!!

[emomuzz]

You just saved me countless hours of frustration and wasted time. Thank you!

[CRHalliday]

Awesome video! Well explained, easy to follow!

[MichaelSmith-dgkr]

Brandon, I'm just discovering some old vids, and I like them. Keep up the good work.

[rusiancoco]

great video, my man. i'm about to turn an old camper into a tiny home and i'm going to be adding to the length of the bed. this is my guide to making sure i reattach the axles correctly. you've helped another!!

[americancastles]

Brandon, You explained it perfectly! Thank you

[mcmuskie]

I’ve built trailers over the years and although I always build them properly I never did measure from the Tongue to the Axle Ends!
I’m about to build a ATV trailer, I will measure and center properly, thank you!!!

[Channel-yqqy]

I built adventure trailer with a rooftop tent a little while back and only did step 1 (I'll admit I didn't know what I was doing). Trailer tracks and tows just fine but is eating tires. After watching your video at least I have a good starting point to work from. Have a 2000 mile trip coming up in 3 days and don't want to donate a set of tires to the highway.

[omarcurbelo]

Very much appreciated. Good video. Thank you

[headpainter]

Great video! Thanks. I think my tongue is slightly bent because trailer sways loaded or unloaded. I'm checking this out first. Much appreciated!

[shrek]

Wouldnt you bring the opposite side an 1/8 of an inch, not the side u showed. Be less than 81 and 1/4 the way u showed? Thx great vid.

[fixit]

Great teaching my dumb ass how to do what I need to do. Thank you

[mcmuskie]

I added a Trolling Motor to the front of my 16’ boat recently, it’s 70 lbs.
it added significant weight to the tongue.
I used a bathroom scale as you suggested.
I moved the boat back 6” on the trailer and that took off 80lb, I now have 118lbs of tongue weight which works for me, it was closer to 250. Easy to do and now the weights not all on my truck. Doesn’t bounce as much anymore either…

[dankorethoski]

Great video can u center the axcel with the hub s on?

[lloqalla]

thanks, that was great. good to know that I need the tongue in the mix at this stage and can't just bring it in later...