Need replacement axles
Need replacement axles
Just purchased a 1989 34V. I had the torsion axles that need replacement. Anyone have a source for replacement axles?
Ron
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
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Re: Need replacement axles
Can I ask what is wrong with the ones you have?
" Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel.”
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Re: Need replacement axles
They have collapsed due to age. KO-Lo axle rubber is only effective for 15-20 years. These are bottomed out with no travel.
Ron
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
Re: Need replacement axles
Have been contact with Dexter. They can make based on serial number on the axle, if I can find it. If not they will build based on measurements that I have to furnish.
Ron
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
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Re: Need replacement axles
Wow! That's great news. I never thought Dexter was able to do that.
The OEM rubber bushings were were originally used on 50s-60s Ford Galaxie lower control arms. I was able to get a set for four of our axles from a mom-and-pop parts store.
The OEM rubber bushings were were originally used on 50s-60s Ford Galaxie lower control arms. I was able to get a set for four of our axles from a mom-and-pop parts store.
" Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel.”
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Silverloaf (Bob)
Dawsonville, GA
1988 30P
Re: Need replacement axles
Depending on what you find out, you might also try Colin Hyde. I ordered a pair from him for my prior Airstream.
https://www.colinhydetrailerrestorations.com/
https://sites.google.com/colinhydetrail ... tions/home
https://www.colinhydetrailerrestorations.com/
https://sites.google.com/colinhydetrail ... tions/home
KYAvion
1984 Avion 30R
1984 Avion 30R
Re: Need replacement axles
Will do. Sent Dexter pics of the axle tags today. They are researching if they still have records to duplicate my axles. Hopefully they do.
Ron
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
Re: Need replacement axles
It’s been 6 years ago, but I paid $1400 for two axles and that included shipping. I also went with a 32 degree down angle instead of the lower 22.5 degree angle. These axles also had a grease fitting for maintenance.
KYAvion
1984 Avion 30R
1984 Avion 30R
Re: Need replacement axles
KYAvion
Where did you order your axles from? Dexter is telling me my axle tags do not have enough numbers. Do all 1989 Avions use the same torsion axle?
Where did you order your axles from? Dexter is telling me my axle tags do not have enough numbers. Do all 1989 Avions use the same torsion axle?
Ron
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
1989 Avion 34V
2020 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins
It is a great day in a Silver Twinkie
Re: Need replacement axles
I ordered mine from Colin Hyde (info in post above). It’s been several years, but I believe he just had me measure the distance from one mounting bracket to the other. I’m not sure whether the same torsion axles are used for all 89’s.
KYAvion
1984 Avion 30R
1984 Avion 30R