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Forum: General RV Questions

07-03-2010, 01:08 AM

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Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

The Lippert manual says: U-bolts 45 to 70 Ft-lbs,...

The Lippert manual says: U-bolts 45 to 70 Ft-lbs, Shackle bolts 30- 50 ft-lbs. I use 65 on the U-bolts and 50 on the shackle bolts.

Forum: General RV Questions

06-30-2010, 12:50 PM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

Thanks Lloyd, That may well be what happened in...

Thanks Lloyd, That may well be what happened in this axle fabrication. The weld appears to have penetrated the pad and is holding to it but it did not penetrate or hold to the axle tube. Seems...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-30-2010, 12:37 PM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

Gto, Yeah I know exactly when it happened as I...

Gto, Yeah I know exactly when it happened as I indicated whenI started this thread. Itall happened on my 750 mile trip home from Lake Havasu. I knowevery thing was OK and torqued to spec when I...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-30-2010, 11:03 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

Here is another pic of the welds. Any of you...

Here is another pic of the welds. Any of you welders out there care to comment. I don't believe these welds should ever pull away like that if the weld is prepared and done properly. What say you?
...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-30-2010, 10:58 AM

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Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

Here is another comparison pic. Notice the torn...

Here is another comparison pic. Notice the torn weld.

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_18893_0_c96ed79d66e3288255ca4a222fc9da00.jpg

Forum: General RV Questions

06-30-2010, 10:56 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

Well, I finished the axle repair the other day. I...

Well, I finished the axle repair the other day. I haven't taken it out for a test run yet to see if the wheels fall off.Here are a few pics of the old 5200 lb axle next to the new 6000lb axle. Every...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-10-2010, 12:30 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

Greg, I think the double nutting is a good idea...

Greg, I think the double nutting is a good idea and provides an extra measure of safety to ensure the u bolt nuts don't back off . In fact I will be doing that in the future.

However I don't...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-09-2010, 10:07 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photob...

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_18208_0_e31d4bde2620cdf80c915f048e2a2e9a.jpg

This is the front axle. This is what the rear should look like. No damage.

I...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-09-2010, 10:01 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

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Posted By Ridgeman

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photob...

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_18207_0_ee7e173b03aef69edbdea2177c108931.jpg

Right Rear

Forum: General RV Questions

06-09-2010, 09:56 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photob...

https://www.crossroadsowners.com/attachments/photobucket/img_18206_0_384349e2b4e7b143bde1469621b21379.jpg

Left Rear. More to follow.

Forum: General RV Questions

06-08-2010, 11:26 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

If I were going to switch to dexter axles I would...

If I were going to switch to dexter axles I would probably be looking at 2 axles, not one and all the running gear such as brakes, bearings, seals, maybe even springs. That is a much bigger cost and...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-08-2010, 09:10 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

rcflyer, My axle is a 5200# axle andthe serial...

rcflyer, My axle is a 5200# axle andthe serial number is 378791. I haven't figured out how to post pics yet. It took me a while on the old forum to get my signature photo in with a lot of help from...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-08-2010, 08:32 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

Lloyd, I don't have a pressure monitor, but in my...

Lloyd, I don't have a pressure monitor, but in my case it may have saved my axle. It's just a shame that we would have to spend a bunch of $$$ for pressure monitors or surveilance cameras for a...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-06-2010, 01:15 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

gtoguy, Thanks for sharing your experience. My...

gtoguy, Thanks for sharing your experience. My tire wasn't torn up in fact it had only the nail hole in it and after the patch it is holding air pressure just fine. So when this all happened there...

Forum: General RV Questions

06-05-2010, 11:27 AM

Replies: 51

Another Lippert Axle issue

Views: 17,528

Posted By Ridgeman

Last time I had the Cruiser out on the way home I...

Last time I had the Cruiser out on the way home I got a flat on the left front of the 5er. No big deal it picked up a nail. WhenI stopped at a rest stop I noticed the left rear looking a little low...

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