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Originally Posted by FlaGman
... the two angle brackets that were added as part of the recall seem to have cracked right at the bend, same on both sides.
... I can’t understand how the bracket could have been stressed that much. Granted, it’s rusty, but it seems like the trailer would have to be lifted straight up to crack those angle brackets....
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When the trailer twists due to uneven ground (which is much more of an issue with tandem axles than with a single axle), two opposite corners of the body will be trying to lift, while the other two pushing down onto the frame. This happens frequently while driving, so even though there isn't enough force to break the brackets on a single bump, the steel may fatigue over time and eventually fail.
As others have mentioned, use of a WD system (especially excessive use) with a flexible frame could also pull the frame down from the body; as far as this bracket is concerned, it would be the same as the body being lifted. I realize that this is not the issue with FlaGman's trailer.
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