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Joe K · 09-28-2022, 07:44 PM

The typical front axle damage is "pushed back" on the passenger side. You can almost examine this by holding a 4' straight edge (a 4' level works good) against the fat portions of the axle where the spring perches are - and see how far back the axle "curls" comparing one side to the other.

If I had to characterize the typical damage, the axle on the passenger side is "back" and slightly "up" compared to the drivers side.

Seemingly potholes occur more frequently and deeper on the passenger side.

Joe K

09-28-2022, 07:44 PM	#10
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Steering effort unequal - thoughts? The typical front axle damage is "pushed back" on the passenger side. You can almost examine this by holding a 4' straight edge (a 4' level works good) against the fat portions of the axle where the spring perches are - and see how far back the axle "curls" comparing one side to the other. If I had to characterize the typical damage, the axle on the passenger side is "back" and slightly "up" compared to the drivers side. Seemingly potholes occur more frequently and deeper on the passenger side. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.