Torsion Axle Failure

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   The problem is the age of the axle. The warranty download says that it is as of January 1, 2017. Since this is a 2015 RPod, it may or may not apply. It would not hurt to contact LCI directly and find out.

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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Topic: Torsion Axle Failure Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 10:08pm
	The problem is the age of the axle. The warranty download says that it is as of January 1, 2017. Since this is a 2015 RPod, it may or may not apply. It would not hurt to contact LCI directly and find out.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Toyanvil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Feb 2019 Location: Bakersfield Online Status: Offline Posts: 157	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 8:05pm
	It should be under warranty 11 years on torsion axles. http://www.lci1.com/axles go to the bottom of the page "downloads" and click on Axle warranty sheet

podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 7:23pm
	You might see if your local Forest River RV dealer can have the axle shipped along with the next load of smaller trailers that are typically shipped to the dealer on a step-deck. Many years ago I had this done with a cargo trailer replacement axle and the shipping was free this way, they just add the axle to the shipment...this takes a bit longer (especially with the RV manufacturing delays we are seeing now) but might be doable in your area.
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ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 7:13pm
	Thanks I looked into that but have decided not to go that route.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 7:05pm
	You could consider getting a higher load rated axle, the 3500 lb one is marginal for a loaded 179. But the higher rated ones have 6 lug brake drums so you would be looking at new tires and wheels as well. If my axle needed to be replaced I would bite the bullet and do it though.
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StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6289	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 6:45pm
	Having had to replace an axle out of warranty, I feel your pain. That axle had a bad weld on the brake mounting bracket, so it got replaced under warranty. I hope I never have to replace the axle again.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 4:39pm
	Once you get the old axle off see if you can tell what failed.
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ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 3:42pm
	He did not say what he thinks failed but indicated that a failure of both sides simultaneously was indeed possible. They will only ship the axle with the full hub assemblies. $699.50 for the axle and $300 for shipping. While I'm not happy about this this axle has seen some very rough roads all through Colorado, Montana, Wyoming and a trip to Alaska so I can't say I'm surprised.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 3:15pm
	Did he say what he thinks failed? Doesn't make sense that both sides would fail simultaneously since they are independent. A new axle shouldn't cost that much unless you are replacing the brake assemblies too, maybe.
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ronahue Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 02 Jun 2015 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 316	Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 2:53pm
	I spoke with a Lippert Tech today and he agrees that I experienced an internal failure of the axle. New axle $1,000 with shipping.
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