Axle Upgrade Help

[pkbridges77]

I want to upgrade from my current 6k axles to 7k which will include new wheels, but I'm having a heck of a time figuring out the most reasonable way to do it for cost and time. From everything I've read, I could do the job myself if I had the location and the jacks, which I don't since we are full timing. So I need advice: where can I get this done for a reasonable price? Had a shop in Little Rock give me a bid at $1000 and another in Nampa, ID for $5500 plus installation!!! How does one do this project?

[richfaa]

I would wait till you get to the fall rally. Dexter, Lippert, Mor Ryde will all be there and there should be good rally prices.

[1retired06]

Installation is not hard, alignment requires some smarts

[Mudchief]

On my 3400Rl I had 6K axle's and had one bend, when I took it to have it replaced I wanted to go to 7K. I was told that the 6& 7 axle's are the same and to get the 7K you have to change out the hub's and bearings to get that rating. The hub's and bearings are bigger and heaver.

[jcurtis934]

Dexter 7k axles should be somewhere close to 1000$ and of course, these are complete assemblies with hubs installed...so you just haven to ubolt them in place, install your new 8 lug wheels/tires and good to go. You could give dexter a call and ask them what price would be when at the rally and make the appt with them. John

[pkbridges77]

Thanks guys, will take your advice.

[mtheo]

I changed out my #5200 for 7000, bought at a Dexter dealer and was told brakes are the same, but the springs are what would not be rated for #7000. But the springs were not the weak point in my trailer.