Posted 2011-02-05 11:39 AM (#129819) Subject: dexter torsion axles
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Posts: 80 Location: canada
So I gather that Dexter is a brand name for torsion axles.
Are these axles somehow more desireable than other makes and if so, why?
Has the technology for torsion axles changed in the last 10-15 years, or has it pretty much remained the same? - i.e. would an older trailer with torsion axles have a comparable suspension to a newer trailer? Thanks!
Posted 2011-02-05 4:38 PM (#129824 - in reply to #129819) Subject: RE: dexter torsion axles
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
I think Dexter is the dominate mfg in the torsion axle business. I see some other brands when I searched for replacement axles. the cheapest replacement I found was a place in Salt Lake that said to bring in my old bent axle and they would build me a new axle to be a direct replacement. Whether the parts they use were from Dexter or 3rd party parts to build those kind of axles are readily available I don't know.
I think the technology is the same. Maybe they have improved on the rubber or other componets.
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