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    Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 7:40pm
Sorry to hear of your axle troubles.

Is there a reason for your wanting this fixed ASAP?

Mine is also bent but rather than replace the expensive axle, I have chosen to replace the much less expensive tires on an accelerated schedule as their wear becomes excessive. 

If there is a reason why it's best to replace the axle rather than the tires, I also will upgrade to a 5000 lb unit.
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 5:11pm
Yep you will need new wheels and tires. I think, if you contact Lippert or Dexter with the specs off your current axle tag, they can hook you up pretty easy.
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Makes sense.
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If you go with a 5000# axle you have to use 15" wheels, they do not make 5000# axles with 14" bolt pattern
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SH, just for info, did this have anything to do with the wearing tire and brake issue you posted before? My opinion wheel size is determined by bolt pattern and preference. If I went with a 5000 lb axle I would probably go with a 15" wheel. Just cause you can. Just inquisitive.
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Posts: 6288 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Sep 2018 at 3:52pm
Some time back there was a discussion about bent axles and replacement options. One stated that a 5,000 lb axle had been ordered to replace the 3,500 lb axle. I noticed today that the axle on our RP179 is apparently bent sufficiently that the inside of the driver's side tire is wearing excessively. I will be looking to get this addressed as soon as we get home which will hopefully be tomorrow.

If anyone ordered a 5,000 lb rated axle to replace the 3,500 lb axle, what were the specifications used? How has the 5,000 lb axle worked out? Did you have to get new wheels to go along with the axle?

p.s. I would like to get this taken care of ASAP as we have reservations for the R-Pod 10th Anniversary rally in October.
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