The correct way to align a trailer axle is to measure the front axle first to see if it's straight. If you just check the axle to axle alignment it may dogtrack. Start by taking off the tires, then measure from the center of the front of the coupler to the outside center of the front axle on both sides. Just remove the cap for this. A little bending of the tape measure is ok as long as you do both sides the same. The measurements should be within 1/16-1/8". Next measure between the axles on the axle ends, this should have the same tollerances. The level thing won't work because the axles are bent to give a little toe-in and camber so they will both be a bit narrower in front and tilt out on top unless they are bent. The springs and equalizers have plastic bushings in them that can wear out if you have enough miles on it, but that usually doesn't lead to alignment issues, only a lowering of ride because the presure is mostly down. If you find an alignment problem and cant see a bent axle or suspension, check where the springs are clamped to the axle, there is a bolt that goes through the spring and into a hole in the axle sadle. If someone hit something they may have sheared off that bolt and the axle may have slid back. You should be able to see if it has slid there. If you have an alignment problem this will be the most likely culprit. You should also check the suspension hangers to be sure they were welded on corectly at the factory, I have seen more than a few that were not welded on square from new and the tire wear doesn't always show up right away because it takes a while for the tires to take a "set" and decide which ones will be the ones to wear out.
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