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09-12-2014, 05:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
Kitchener
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 945
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Axle part #
There is a Dexter dealer in town but he knows nothing about Airstreams. I would like to know the part number for the axles to get replacements for my '73 Argosy 24. With a life expectancy of 25 years maximum, they are well on the way through their second life. Do they come with shocks or do I need to know the part # for those as well?
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09-12-2014, 06:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,289
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Hi Gearheart.
I just replaced the axles on my 66 Trade Wind. I recommend you contact Colin Hyde in Peru, NY. He has a database of Airstream models and replacement axle part numbers. Your 24 footer may have dual axles? He deals in the Axis not Dexter. But they are built like the original Henshen (sp) Dura Torque axles way back when.
You will need to buy new "horizontal" Airstream shocks. Colin can help you with those also.
Lead time was 4 to 6 weeks. I was very satisfied with my new axles and the service Colin Hyde Trailer Restorations provided.
David
PS We just drove the TransCanada highway from Sault Ste Marie to Ottawa. Very nice.
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09-12-2014, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearheart
There is a Dexter dealer in town but he knows nothing about Airstreams. I would like to know the part number for the axles to get replacements for my '73 Argosy 24. With a life expectancy of 25 years maximum, they are well on the way through their second life. Do they come with shocks or do I need to know the part # for those as well?
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The current axle manufacturers do not have any use for the old part numbers, be it Airstreams or Henschens.
Six weeks are more like 2 weeks from a Dexter source.
Andy
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09-12-2014, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,331
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gearheart
There is a Dexter dealer in town but he knows nothing about Airstreams. I would like to know the part number for the axles to get replacements for my '73 Argosy 24. With a life expectancy of 25 years maximum, they are well on the way through their second life. Do they come with shocks or do I need to know the part # for those as well?
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There is no part number, they have to be made to match what is on there. You need to supply measurements and weight ratings to get it right.
If you want to do it yourself you can bring it over to my place and I'll show you how to do it. I'm not far from Kitchener, just South of Sebringville.
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VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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09-12-2014, 07:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 22' Safari
Buda
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 612
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Get a dexter catalog, measure distance between frame and distance face to face of hubs
Work with Dexter dealer to fill out order, you will most likely have to drill front holes to fit axle, rear holes are used as guides
Hope this helps
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David & Diane
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David & Diana
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09-12-2014, 08:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1973 Argosy 22
Shepherdsville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 72
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Call Colin Hyde and tell him what you have and he will tell you what you need. With his axles there is no modifications,no cutting, no drilling, and no welding. I installed mine by myself with a couple of jacks.
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09-13-2014, 04:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,289
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I recommended the supplier I used for my axles, Colin Hyde. But there are other suppliers, and I have used Inland RV in California for parts many times in the past with good results. Inland has a ton of experience in all things Airstream and has supplied many axles to Airstream owners.
Colin is closer to you reducing freight costs for two 100 kg weight axles.
David
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09-13-2014, 05:55 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
I recommended the supplier I used for my axles, Colin Hyde. But there are other suppliers, and I have used Inland RV in California for parts many times in the past with good results. Inland has a ton of experience in all things Airstream and has supplied many axles to Airstream owners.
Colin is closer to you reducing freight costs for two 100 kg weight axles.
David
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David.
Yes, freight charges sometimes are a killer, especially to a residence instead of a commercial address.
We use 21 different shipping addresses, that saves a bunch of freight charge money.
Most Canadian owners, have their larger parts, like axles or sheet metal, shipped to someone in the states, and then they drive down and pick them up.
That saves considerable money because of duties, as well as a bunch of time, since the duty folks don't get involved.
Andy
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09-18-2014, 05:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 26
Morrill
, Nebraska
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 6,014
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I would check to see if you took one axle off of the coach and delivered it to the Dexter dealer. If they would take the measurements and build you two new axles.
I had that option when buying new axles. But the Dexter rep is 300 miles from here.
Driving a total of 1200 miles just made no sense.
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