178 axle support

StephenH, it doesn’t need to be attached to the axle, it will be pressing down from above.
The reinforcement I did has to be u bolted because it’s on the bottom. 2 different ways to skin the same cat.

Toyanvil, just for comparison, my axle crown is only 1/4 inch and I don’t have any noticeable negative camber. StephenH’s brand new axle only has 3/8 inch crown. Those are with the trailers on their wheels. So just from looking at how much negative camber you had, I’m wondering if your axle tube ends were bent at the attachment points while you still have a little arch left in the center?

That's a good guess,  as that is the plan.   I hope to have them welded up tonight after work. My axle has lost it's camber, it is now almost flat with less then an 1/8 inch of arch with no load.

StevenH, not having seen the finished product I was visualizing the connection between the frame bracket and the axle attachment as a moment connection (one that can handle a torque), not a pin joint.  

We must be typing at the same time. I have a Miller 211 and an old MillerMatic 35. I love the 211, best welder I have ever had. I am thinking about something between the mounts and axle, not sure what. My friend owns a machine shop and powder coats, I powder coat everything I can. We even powder coated every part of my car trailer when I was done modify it