R-pod Owners Forum : Damaged axle spindle http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Damaged axle spindle Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:05:56 +0000 Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:59:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10916 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Damaged axle spindle : Thanks Furpod. I supplied Lippert... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102169#102169 Author: pjfrog
Subject: 10916
Posted: 15 Nov 2017 at 9:59am

Thanks Furpod.  I supplied Lippert with the build tag (took a picture of it) and they gave me the number for the replacement axle.  Less expensive than I thought.  Under $300 (without shipping).  Dexter hasn't gotten back to me.
Good to know about FR.  I hadn't thought of them.
Here's a fun fact:  I asked Lippert if they had a 5200# replacement and they told me this design is only for a 3500# axle.
]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:59:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102169#102169 Damaged axle spindle : Lippert used to, ship axles to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102148#102148 Author: furpod
Subject: 10916
Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 9:36am

Lippert used to, ship axles to you if you had a dock, (or someone you know does.. I have a buddy that owns a bike shop) All you need is to tell them the model number off the build tag of your current axle. FR will also ship you one, and they are pretty reasonable on cost.They will need your VIN.
]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:36:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102148#102148 Damaged axle spindle : I contacted Lippert and sure enough,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102146#102146 Author: pjfrog
Subject: 10916
Posted: 14 Nov 2017 at 9:07am

I contacted Lippert and sure enough, I need a new axle beam.  I also have an inquiry into Dexter.  I really don't know what kind of can of worms I might have to open to change manufactures.]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:07:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102146#102146 Damaged axle spindle : Lippert has an on-line store with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102072#102072 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10916
Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 1:51pm

Lippert has an on-line store with a support center and customer service. Lippert Components Incorporated. To my knowledge the spindle cannot be replaced.]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 13:51:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102072#102072 Damaged axle spindle : Etrailer carries a number of 3500#... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102068#102068 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10916
Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 1:00pm

Etrailer carries a number of 3500# axles, but they all appear to be Dexter or Timbren. The Timbren are "axle-less", so would involve more modifications. They also carry higher capacity axles in 5200# and 7000#.]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2017 13:00:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102068#102068 Damaged axle spindle : I had a wheel bearing issue in... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10916&PID=102061#102061 Author: pjfrog
Subject: 10916
Posted: 12 Nov 2017 at 11:40am

I had a wheel bearing issue in Texas as I was returning from a 15000 mile trip from Florida to Alaska and back.  The good news is I was carrying a replacement hub and bearings.  I was able to repair the damage on the side of the road.  The bad news is the old bearings were gone, brakes were trashed, and the spindle was damaged.  I made it back to Florida with no more drama but I needed to replace the brake assembly.  BTW that is really easy to do.  
Our 171 is riding on a Lippert 3500 lb (LC135) torsion axle.  The issue now is, even though the new grease seal didn't seam to get damaged on the trip from Texas to Florida, I'm not sure it will hold up too long. I'd like to replace the spindle but it looks to me like the spindle is welded to the axle assembly so replacing the spindle means replacing the axle.  (I think)  There are only 4 bolts holding the thing to the trailer so I'm not worried about replacing it being too hard.
The Lippert web site tells me that Camping World is one of their dealers.  I'm not a fan of Camping World and prefer not to use them.
Does anyone know if the spindle can be replaced?  If it can't be replaced does anyone know where I can get a new Lippert axle or a "drop in" replacement axle from another manufacturer?  
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