My Dexter Torflex axles seem to have failed. My trailer is now about 1'' above the tire. The tow in does not seem to be affected and my 7000lb GVW Alpenlite has never been over loaded. I am getting too old to repair myself so will need to get it done. However, I may just sell the trailer since Dexter wants a big price for an axle and I am not sure the trailer is worth the investment. I just want to make sure there is no other solution I have read that these axles never fail and maybe there is a solution other than replacement. Wishful thinking? Perhaps!
Dexter Torflex Axle (1 Viewer)
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Although Dexter deems them "maintenance free," I'm going to guess that the rubber cords inside the axle finally deteriorated. There isn't a whole lot of information on them in the service manual:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/61496..._9-12/600-8K_Complete_Service_Manual_9-12.pdf
So I really couldn't tell you if they can be opened up to have the cords replaced? Or if they see the axle as "disposable" at that point.
http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/61496..._9-12/600-8K_Complete_Service_Manual_9-12.pdf
So I really couldn't tell you if they can be opened up to have the cords replaced? Or if they see the axle as "disposable" at that point.
See comments in other post.
Bob
Bob
