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Old 08-11-2004, 03:38 PM   #1
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Smile new axles installed for $1400.00 cnd. '75 argosy

Axles were ordered from Standens, out of Calgary 3500lbs 22.5 degrees. I had a locale welding shop install them, they fit nice and snug into the grove in the frame.They cut off the old shock mounts and reused them. Two guy worked for 2 1/2 hours to complete the job. They charged $200.00 for the install and gave me $100.00 for the old axles.

Axles $399.00 plus tax $920.00
Alxes shipping $175.00
4 new ac delco shocks $200.00
labour $100.00


The trailer sites nice and high now, and it tows great....
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Old 08-11-2004, 03:58 PM   #2
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You didn't mention the brand of axle. Dexter? Dura-Torque? Others in that area might be interested. Just a thought.
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You didn't mention the brand of axle. Dexter? Dura-Torque? Others in that area might be interested. Just a thought.
I believe they make their own axles, the drums had dexter on them.
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The axles are made by Standens of Calgary with Dexter brakes installed.
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