New Axles

[crispyboy]

Find a distributor for Dexter or Axis and get a different quote. There are many companies small and large that do this type of work everyday. Look at Dexter's distributor list for a company, a shop that fixes large otr trucks or trailers, a local trusted mechanic that works on your car etc........
Axle replacement is not a complicated process.
Make sure the distributor who orders the axle takes the critical measurements. Otherwise you could be left paying for an axle you can't use.
Depending on your abilities/tools this can be a DIY project. My install only took a couple of hours with a helper.

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by crispyboy

Find a distributor for Dexter or Axis and get a different quote. There are many companies small and large that do this type of work everyday. Look at Dexter's distributor list for a company, a shop that fixes large otr trucks or trailers, a local trusted mechanic that works on your car etc........
Axle replacement is not a complicated process.
Make sure the distributor who orders the axle takes the critical measurements. Otherwise you could be left paying for an axle you can't use.
Depending on your abilities/tools this can be a DIY project. My install only took a couple of hours with a helper.

I ordered my Dexters direct from the factory at considerable savings. For axles other than Henshen you will need the specs. Dexter has an Application Manual you can download that tells you what specs you need and how to measure. This has also been covered multiple times in previous threads.

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by nmoye1

Well guys I am just sitting here with massive sticker shock. I just called Out Of Doors Mart in Greensboro, NC to get a price on axles. They are about 30 min. away from me and they are a very large Airstream dealer.I figured if the prices were fair then maybe the shipping would be cheaper than getting them from somewhere out west. They quoted me $1300.00 a piece for complete axles w/brakes and another $150.00 for freight. If this is the case then I am just going to sell the thing and not even mess with it. Not to mention the trailer needs an awning and they quoted me another $1400.00 for a 21' zip dee. I knew the awning was going to be expensive but not quite that much.

The price sounds a little high for Henshen axles. The Zipdee Awning sounds about right but why don't you fix it rather than replace it?

[Jim & Susan]

Here's how I did mine: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f226...-15132-53.html Begin reading at post 733.

Dexter or Axis can make you a good set of axles at a great price. Mine were $900 delivered to the front door. That's the total price for two axles, by the way. Installing them is far from rocket science, despite what you might read here in some of the threads.

Jim

[tkasten]

I just ordered a 5000lb. Henshen axle through Inland RV for my 65 22' Safari. It is a complete axle with 12" brakes cost $750.00. I live within 200 miles of the factory so arrangements are being made by Inland RV for me to pick it up saving the high shipping fee. We will spend the night and visit Airstream factory while there.....Tim

[sd90mac]

Originally Posted by nmoye1

Well guys I am just sitting here with massive sticker shock. I just called Out Of Doors Mart in Greensboro, NC to get a price on axles. They are about 30 min. away from me and they are a very large Airstream dealer.I figured if the prices were fair then maybe the shipping would be cheaper than getting them from somewhere out west. They quoted me $1300.00 a piece for complete axles w/brakes and another $150.00 for freight. If this is the case then I am just going to sell the thing and not even mess with it. Not to mention the trailer needs an awning and they quoted me another $1400.00 for a 21' zip dee. I knew the awning was going to be expensive but not quite that much.

Is the hardware, and parts for the awning in place, or was it removed?. We replaced the fabric on out 74 SOTR and it took about 2 hours start to finish, and fabric is easy to get. (fabric may not be the right word for it).

As for the axles, double check the price, it sounds high,. also check out Axis and Dexter and see if you can get a better price. Many owners have used those brands and report they are not really difficult to put on, never done it myself, but watched others do it.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Marie