Trailer Tire Area

Question 1

Spring Mounts hangers

Answer 1

Not broken or cracked

Question 2

Bushings

Answer 2

Not damaged or missing

Question 3

Leaf springs

Answer 3

Not shifted cracked broken or missing

Question 4

U-bolt,bolts, or other axle parts

Answer 4

Not broken, loose or missing

Question 5

Shock absorbers

Answer 5

Securely mounted and not leaking

Question 6

Brake hoses, lines and couplings

Answer 6

Not worn, crack or leaking

Question 7

Brake chamber

Answer 7

Securely mounted, no cracks. Dents leaks, no loose or missing clamps.

Question 8

Slack adjusters

Answer 8

No broken loose or missing parts

Question 9

Push rods

Answer 9

Should not come out more than 1 inch when pulled by hand

Question 10

Brake drum

Answer 10

No cracks dents holes no loose or missing bolts. No debris or oil or grease contamination.

Question 11

Brake linings

Answer 11

Not to be worn to dangerously thin

Question 12

Tire, inflation, condition, and depth

Answer 12

Check with tire gauge check if evenly worn no cuts or damage to the tread or sidewalls minimum thickness for drive Tires is 2/32.

Question 13

Rim condition

Answer 13

Not bent or damaged no weld repairs no rust trails to indicate looseness

Question 14

Valve stem, and cap

Answer 14

Not broken, damaged or missing

Question 15

Bolt holes

Answer 15

Not cracked or distorted

Question 16

Lug nuts

Answer 16

All must be present, free of cracks and distortions, no rush, trails, or shiny thread, to indicate looseness

Question 17

Axle seals

Answer 17

Make sure they are not leaking

Question 18

Budd spacing

Answer 18

Tires are evenly spaced, and no debris or foreign objects

Question 19

Mudflap

Answer 19

Securely, mounted, and not damaged

Question 20

Trailer door

Answer 20

Doors and hinges are not damaged opens closes and latches properly from the outside