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02-08-2006, 12:15 PM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Action
Jordan, I didn't know there was an axle issue to be resolved?
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just measurements. i think i'm going to miss the low-rider look when it's all back together.
jp
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there's always room for one more!
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02-12-2006, 08:38 PM
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#82
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2 Rivet Member
1971 18' Caravel
2004 25' International CCD
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 65
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Measurement check in -
1971 Caravel 18ft
Bracket measurement 61 3/8"
Hub Face 80 3/8"
The back of the brackets is actually 61.5" but the majority of the bracket is 61 3/8
hole centers 9 1/8"
Mike
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02-12-2006, 10:26 PM
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#83
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,183
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5000 miles and....
I have one of the first Axis axles that had been made for an Airstream or Argosy.
I now have 5000 miles on it and no trouble.
Seeing as how Axis had never done an AS axle before I offered to take mine down there so they would have the axle and trailer.
I left it a week and came back to a trailer that sat at the height that it should sit. The ride home was not as "bouncy". The trailer "floats" now.
My axle was right around the $300 mark. Their installation was second to none.
If you look for the thread titled, "The Minuet is at the Axle Doctor", you will see a lot of step-by-step photos of the replacement and the old axle removal.
If you call Axis they are more than willing to help you with measurements and removal advice seeing as how they have now done so many of these.
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02-14-2006, 07:23 AM
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#84
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
Currently Looking...
Somewhere
, Indiana
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pattersontoo
I have one of the first Axis axles that had been made for an Airstream or Argosy.
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Lou,
You actually have the first!
Glad things are still going well for you!
Regards,
Henry
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02-14-2006, 08:23 AM
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#85
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Rivet Master
2005 22' International CCD
Buckhorn
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 8,449
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Think we may have been in the first 5....
Globe Trotter - 3000 miles and another 3000 ahead of us this coming weekend PS checked the bearings Henry and they are just great - Peter says - his coment was "Those Axis guys sure do a good job..."
Overlander still with 800 miles -ps and still waiting....
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02-14-2006, 09:56 AM
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#86
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
Currently Looking...
Somewhere
, Indiana
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 432
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GT6921
Think we may have been in the first 5....
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Sharon,
Likely the first 10 . . . thereabouts!
Glad all is going well - I love my retirement but I miss the customers.
Regards,
Henry
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02-14-2006, 10:17 AM
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#87
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Rivet Master
2005 22' International CCD
Buckhorn
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 8,449
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02-17-2006, 06:49 AM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,015
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well, the order's in. here's a JPG of what i sent in for the bracket measurements, for anyone with a similar year set-up (1964). the overlander was slightly smaller measurements between the bracket centers (57 13/16" vs 58" on the dot for my tradewind). the hub face spacing was slightly smaller as well (74 13/16" vs 75" on the dot on the trade wind.
i opted for a 4500# single axle for the trade wind, and my friend's overlander gets a pair of 3000#s (that's why the axle tube diameter is smaller on the overlander than the trade wind. they should be here in 2-3 weeks. i'll post more pics when we get around to installing them.
jp
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02-17-2006, 05:19 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,183
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Quote:
Originally Posted by axleman
Lou,
You actually have the first!
Glad things are still going well for you!
Regards,
Henry
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Oh, I did not want to brag!
It seems I may have started a trend!
Peter and Sharon do have one of the coolest Axis axles with the galvanizing! It looked really sweet. I got to help glue a tag to it in my driveway!
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02-17-2006, 05:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 22' International CCD
Buckhorn
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 8,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pattersontoo
Oh, I did not want to brag!
It seems I may have started a trend!
Peter and Sharon do have one of the coolest Axis axles with the galvanizing! It looked really sweet. I got to help glue a tag to it in my driveway!
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shshhhhhssshhssshh - you will give our little secret away. Good thing we had a Border patrollee newbie - first day on the job - no kidding - took a look at the little green card we filled out for the axle refurb - said oh I see - have a nice day (probably did not know what an axle is tee hee.
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02-17-2006, 07:25 PM
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#91
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,183
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GT6921
(probably did not know what an axle is tee hee.
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I know a lot of people with that same affliction!
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02-18-2006, 08:14 PM
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#92
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4 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
Currently Looking...
Somewhere
, Indiana
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 432
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Quite a trend!
Quote:
Originally Posted by pattersontoo
It seems I may have started a trend!
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Lou,
I think the count was 60+ customers when I retired in August 2005 - that was quite a trend you started. By the postings on the forums - the trend continues!
I miss the many customers that I developed relationships with - thus I visit the forums periodically and enjoy staying up to date with their progress.
Thanks again for what you started - I was introduced to quite a group of folks - many thanks to you!
Best Regards,
Henry
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02-18-2006, 08:27 PM
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#93
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,183
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Henry, you are the man....
All I did was allow you to work your "axle magic" through me, my friend.
It is on a rare occasion that a business transaction results in a friendship. This is one of those rare occasions.
Henry, you rock!
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