Dexture axeles1/31/2024 ![]() Brake axles ordered on FedEx ground will require assembly. Minimum Overhang dimensions are based on zero offset wheels and physical clearances and are determined by suspension type, wheel and tire combination. Exceeding the maximum overhang will result in reduced axle capacity. Maximum Overhang = 17.5" Minimum Overhang = 14" Overhang is the difference between the spring center and the hub face. Trailer Axles are available in different lengths and hub faces. Trailer Axle price does not include springs, hangers, or u-bolts. Spindle: Type 84 with an inner journal dimension of 1 3/8" and an outer journal dimension of 1 1/16". Will come complete with backing plates and hub/drum assemblies. Brake: 10" x 2 1/4" available in electric, self-adjusting electric, or hydraulic. ![]() Trailer Axle: 2 3/8" diameter x 3/16" nominal wall round tubing. Trailer axle assembly contains trailer axle beam with pressed in spindles and four bolt mount brake flange, hubs (races pressed), bearings, grease cap, and grease seal, axle seats, and lug nuts. Axle seats and lug nuts come loose with axle. Includes brake flange - You can add brakes for future use. For more information on how to repack your wheel bearings see the Dexter Bearing Maintenance Video.Free Fed Ex Ground Shipping and Volume Pricing These maintenances can be performed by most RV service centers or if you prefer, you can perform your own maintenance. ![]() This is also a great time to inspect your trailer brake components as well. Both the inner and outer bearings should be cleaned thoroughly and inspected for any imperfections or improper wear. The same grease that is used for the EZ Flex will work with the bearings. and 5,000lb axles have serviceable bearings that require maintenance every 12 months or 12,000 miles. If you do choose to utilize the brake controller over 50 braking applications it should be done over a 75 mile trip at low speeds allowing the brakes to cool in between and not putting too much stress at high speeds on the trailer brakes to stop the tow vehicle. *Please make sure that you do not overheat your brakes by trying to achieve the break-in too quickly. *50 brake applications from the brake controller only or over a period of about 500-700 miles with normal vehicle braking. The break-in period may vary slightly but usually adjusts to 100% somewhere between These axles and brakes do have a break-in period as they are Nev-R-Adjust braking and adjust automatically as you brake while pulling forward or backwards. The Elite models have a single 5,000 lb axle with 12” brakes while the Elite II models have dual 3500 lb. The Dexter Axles used on the Oliver Elite and Elite II models are the 5,000 lb and 3500 lb axles. *2018 Elite I models utilize bronze bushings and wet bolts but does not have the equalizer as it is used on the dual axle only. ![]() We use Citgo Mystik Hi-Temp at the factory but there are several other approved greases from Dexter. For this system to operate properly it is recommended that the bushings are greased every 3 months or 3,000 miles with a good high quality Hi-Temp grease. This system also replaces the standard bolt & plastic bushings inside each leaf spring eye with wet bolts and bronze bushings allowing you to keep them greased for longevity and less noise from heat and resistance. The EZ Flex equalizer comes with a rubber dampener to lower the impact from cracks, potholes and other imperfections in the roads from causing unwanted stress on the camper shell. The Dexter EZ Flex system adds another layer of protection to your camper.
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