Why Does the Leaf Spring of a Tandem Axle Vehicle Grind Against the Tire?
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The leaf spring of a tandem axle vehicle grinding against the tire is caused by the wearing thin of the mounting bracket. To fix this, weld a thin spring plate inside the spring seat to block the leaf spring. If the gap is relatively large, welding mounting brackets on both sides can resolve the issue. Introduction to Axles: An axle, also known as a vehicle axis, is connected to the frame (or monocoque body) through the suspension, with wheels installed at both ends. Its function is to transmit forces and moments in all directions between the frame (or monocoque body) and the wheels. Axle Classification: Based on the role of the wheels on the axle, axles are categorized into: drive axles, steering axles, steering drive axles, and support axles, with the latter two being types of non-driven axles. The 'axle' in 'tandem axle vehicle' refers to the drive axle. As the name suggests, a tandem axle vehicle has two drive axles, while a single axle vehicle has one drive axle.