New Dura Torque axle(s)

[Isab]

My 2005 Airstream International (22 foot double axle) has developed a slight list to the starboard side. Still pulling fine, and making great gas milage with the new truck, but still, having called the experts, they suggest that it is most likely a Dura Torque Axle issue. For those that have had these replaced, what am I most likely looking at cost wise? I have an appointment at a frame and axle place next week.
I have heard that some Torque axles are adjustable? Also does anyone have the replacement part specs/number?

[crispyboy]

The axles are non-adjustable.
Check the tag for the GAWR and this should give you the weight spec for the axle. It is possible there may still be a visible tag on the axle. The axle can be measured and you can go to directly to a Dexter axle dealer to order. Make sure it comes with shock mounts.

Airstream customer service may be able to get you the specifications.
I believe these can also be ordered and drop shipped from Inland RV.
You can order just the bare axle and swap the brakes/drums over for some cost savings if your doing it yourself. If your paying someone then it may be wash to just get all new brakes/drums.

[Action]

The axle is not adjustable.

Travel trailers are not always the best at equal weight distribution on all four tires. You might look inside to see if there is any weight that can be shifted. Even if you need to replace axles knowing the towed weight you may decide to get a slightly greater weight axle. Different weights from side to side would be another tip off.

>>>>>>>>>>>Action

[Al and Missy]

I paid about $500 each for two axles and $240 for the installation at a local trailer sales/repair/auto parts place. They can be ordered directly from Dexter, or through Redneck Trailer Supply , a Dexter distributor. My shop gets a weekly or more often truck from Redneck so there was no cost for shipping. I think I have the Airstream document that gives the part numbers and dimensions you need. I'll look it up and post a link.

Good advice to weigh the trailer first. It may be a weight distribution problem, and a new axle won't fix that. Look up Escapees Smartweigh Program. They can give you a weight for each wheel.


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Also, you can crawl under the trailer and get the part number from the label on the Axle. There will at least be an Airstream part number and maybe a Dexter part number. With those you don't need any thing else, but here is the document.

Dexter Axle numbers[5886].pdf


Al

[Isab]

Just brought the trailer back from the place I took it for a quote.
A frame and axle business in Cheyenne WY.
I was extremely pleased by the price and the professionalism of the bid.
There were also a number of cracks in the frame. Those will be repaired also. I asked them about putting in electric leveling javks while they were at it. They said no problem. Does anyone have a recommendation on those?

[rmkrum]

Originally Posted by Isab

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I asked them about putting in electric leveling jacks while they were at it. They said no problem. Does anyone have a recommendation on those?

No recommendation, put please publish more details as you do the electric leveling jacks, like brand, issues, installation methods, etc.

The world, and the "Department of Overkill Engineering" in particular, wants to know all about this...