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If you order Axis through Colin, the brackets come already attached. Vertical or horizontal will be one of the questions he will ask. The info you need to give him is hub face to hub face distance. Frame rail to frame rail distance. And weather the axle bracket is longer forward or to the rear of the axle tube. All this information is about as easy to get as it is to write down a serial number. Okay it takes a little effort, but for what you save, it is worth the extra three minutes. I placed my order and three weeks to the day, the axles were here.

As far as $600 a pair for 12"... well that is a super price and could never have included shipping. Not calling anyone a liar or looking for debate, but that price is a little too good to be true. I paid $1160 for a pair of 10" 3200# axles shipped from Indiana to Baltimore. I went with the 10" brakes because they are actually for 3600# axles and felt that they were already more than enough stopping power. I could have gotten 12" brakes for an additional $168/ axle. I felt it was over kill. Hydraulic actuated was also available . The nice powder coating instead of paint is standard.
Yes you will need to drill a few holes. They are not a direct change out, but once again either are the Henchens or the Dexters, the savings more than makes up for the inconvenience.