Bent axle?

[crafty_23456]

I think I may have a small problem..
When I spin the front driver side wheel, there is a definite wobble. I tried one of the other wheels to make sure that it wasnt my wheel that was bent and there was still a wobble.
So, I think my front axle is bent but I can't find any for sale. Does anyone know if it is something else that could be bent? Or where I could find a new axle (if thats the problem)?

 

[mctoy]

sorry

 

[mctoy]

Sure that its not just the sidewall of the tire that makes it appear to wobble? They arent always quite straight! Put the wheel in question on the other side. If it appears to wobble there, its either the tire or a bent rim.

 

[dman726749]

my guess is the balljoints are shot causing the spindle to wobble

 

[Con Seann3ry]

bearings torqued to specs?

 

[crafty_23456]

The wheel is ok and I changed the ball joints about 3 months ago. Im not sure about the bearings though. Are you guys saying that the axle isnt bent?

 

[crafty_23456]

I sould also mention the front took a decent hit and hard landing. Things like to hide under the snow.

 

[MrShorty]

The front axle doesn't hold any of the front wheels weight. If anything is "bent" to make the front wheel wobble, I would first suspect the spindle.

 

[MONMIX]

Mr Shorty is on the right path. I think he is correct.
BTW the spindle can also be called a steering knuckle.