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5thwheeleroldma's avatar
5thwheeleroldma
Explorer
Apr 09, 2014

Dexter Axles -- Common & Reliable?

Think I'm going to trash my Lippert axles and go with Dexters. My shop has been trying for about 10 days now to get parts for the Lipperts. Lippert finally said they stock no replacement parts and I would have to buy new axles, but for over a day now they cannot decide how to charge us for the new axles. Dexter has a nearby local supplier and we can get those quickly, no fuss. Can't figure Lippert out; trying to go out of business?

My question is; any huge problems with Dexter axles? I'll probably make the decision tomorrow morning. Thanks.
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Apr 09, 2014
    Parts for the hub and Nev'r lube bearings are not universal.

    Not that you'll see Nev'r lubes on newer axles, something that you should be happy about....heh

    BK
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 09, 2014
    What parts? Most parts are universal except maybe the tubes them selves. Brakes are off the shelf at any RV dealer. Complete assemblies are around 60 dollars each. Springs? Any spring shop can make replacements in a couple of days for you
  • shadoow's avatar
    shadoow
    Explorer
    Apr 09, 2014
    5thwheeleroldman wrote:
    Can't figure Lippert out; trying to go out of business?


    maybe trying to out of their axle business since they now own Dexter
  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Apr 09, 2014
    We have Dexters and have had no problems that could be blamed on them. We had a problem because a tire shop in Utah improperly assembled a hub. I've dealt with the Dexter people in Georgia and they were helpful and prompt when it comes to finding and shipping parts. I also got parts locally once I figured out that Texas trailers carried Dexter parts.

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