Need replacement axles

[Texaspsdx]

Just purchased a 1989 34V. I had the torsion axles that need replacement. Anyone have a source for replacement axles?

[silverloaf]

Can I ask what is wrong with the ones you have?

[Texaspsdx]

They have collapsed due to age. KO-Lo axle rubber is only effective for 15-20 years. These are bottomed out with no travel.

[Texaspsdx]

Have been contact with Dexter. They can make based on serial number on the axle, if I can find it. If not they will build based on measurements that I have to furnish.

[silverloaf]

Wow! That's great news. I never thought Dexter was able to do that.

The OEM rubber bushings were were originally used on 50s-60s Ford Galaxie lower control arms. I was able to get a set for four of our axles from a mom-and-pop parts store.

[KYAvion]

Depending on what you find out, you might also try Colin Hyde. I ordered a pair from him for my prior Airstream.

https://www.colinhydetrailerrestorations.com/

https://sites.google.com/colinhydetrail ... tions/home

[Texaspsdx]

Will do. Sent Dexter pics of the axle tags today. They are researching if they still have records to duplicate my axles. Hopefully they do.

[KYAvion]

It’s been 6 years ago, but I paid $1400 for two axles and that included shipping. I also went with a 32 degree down angle instead of the lower 22.5 degree angle. These axles also had a grease fitting for maintenance.

[Texaspsdx]

KYAvion
Where did you order your axles from? Dexter is telling me my axle tags do not have enough numbers. Do all 1989 Avions use the same torsion axle?

[KYAvion]

I ordered mine from Colin Hyde (info in post above). It’s been several years, but I believe he just had me measure the distance from one mounting bracket to the other. I’m not sure whether the same torsion axles are used for all 89’s.