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    Posted: 07 Dec 2019 at 4:24pm
I haven't found an issue-I was just curious and trying to find out what to look for and how to determine IF there was a problem.
As always, this forum and its members are a wealth of information and happy to help.
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There were photos posted on the forum this last year by someone who had the problem.

There would be two possible clues.  

1 - The wheels will be cambered "out" at the bottom. Depending on how bad it is, this may or may not be visible

2 - If you stretch a string from opposite sides at the bottom of the axle, there should be 1/4" to 3/8" camber in the axle. This would take two people laying on the ground, but it would be a positive test.
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Originally posted by GlueGuy

There were photos posted on the forum this last year by someone who had the problem.

There would be two possible clues.  

1 - The wheels will be cambered "out" at the bottom. Depending on how bad it is, this may or may not be visible

2 - If you stretch a string from opposite sides at the bottom of the axle, there should be 1/4" to 3/8" camber in the axle. This would take two people laying on the ground, but it would be a positive test.


I'll add to this.. Watch your tire wear. If wearing majorly on a side, there's an issue.

Inside edge: Your running heavy and probably an axle/frame issue.
Middle: Over inflated for the weight carried.
Both edges: Under inflated for the weight carried.
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Posts: 5290 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Dec 2019 at 6:34am
If you’ve got a heavier rPod and you’re concerned about bending the axle I recommend reinforcing it before you have a problem. I was and I did, cost about $100. Search for “axle reinforcement” and you’ll find several solutions folks have done.
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