https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : On Axles - A Recommended Source Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:23:58 +0000 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:36:24 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14309 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14309&PID=139108#139108 Author: alandlearned
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Posted: 23 Dec 2020 at 3:36pm

"Flamed-out" as in blowtorch coming out of the bearing housing. Was quite exciting actually until my McD's soda was thrown on it. Utter bearing devastation - the wheel collapsed as a result. As to Dexter, you'll find others commenting on the 'net saying it's a better designed and stronger axle. Mine was custom built as most new replacement axles are, using information from a photo of the axle label. I was lucky someone flagged me down. Could have been much worse. Mind your bearings and keep them clean and lubed, at least once a year. 

]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:36:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14309&PID=139108#139108 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14309&PID=139102#139102 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14309
Posted: 23 Dec 2020 at 11:03am

Out of curiosity, what does "flamed out" mean. Any what do you see as the advantages of the Dexter axle over the Lippert? ]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:03:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14309&PID=139102#139102 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14309&PID=139099#139099 Author: alandlearned
Subject: 14309
Posted: 23 Dec 2020 at 10:04am

I would like to recommend R & P Carriages of Seneca, Illinois, via eBay, for their outstanding sales and service in replacing our original but severely damaged Lippert Axle with a much better Dexter Axle. Very fast delivery - and they also repair or replace these axles at their location. My Lippert axle flamed-out on I-85 in South Carolina and we were forced to briefly abandon it on the highway. Fortunately there was a nearby truck and trailer repair concern. R & P Carriages quickly shipped our previously ordered Dexter which helped make our experience a happy one. ]]> Wed, 23 Dec 2020 10:04:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14309&PID=139099#139099