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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In  Hayes axle Ontario facility update.
As of a few minutes ago, the following information was obtained from Hayes branch, in Ontario, California.
1. They have not sold retail in many years.
2. They have not built any torsion axles at their Ontario plant in over 10 years.
3. Corporate has deleted many of their dealers a frew years ago, "that did not spend enough money with them," like at least $50,000.00 per year, net.
4. The local Dexter plant in San Bernardino, California, has officially closed as of October 27th, 2008.
Andy |
Andy, I need axles, and of course I am broke. So I am looking and learning. From looking at Dexter's on line info it appears to be a real pain to order their axles. However here in Kingman is a parts house that sell dexter & Hayes axles(remember we used to have the Ford Proving Ground here which was a big customer). If I take an old axle in they will order it no fuss. I am however a longtime Ford dealership mechanic, and as such am a firm beliver in the factory is almost without exception the best way to go as far as parts are concerned. So I am exploring and doing homework. I would very much apriciate a firm quote from you regarding my 1967 24" Tradewind. How much for bare axles( I already replaced the brakes with new loaded backing plates),& shocks including taxes & shipping. Thanking you in advance, John