Is dexter axle the only axle maker?

[The motor guy]

I hear this name touted by all trailer makers and I guess it's a good brand of axle, but I've never really heard of any other brand. Sounds like a monopoly to me. Does dana make axles for trailers?

 

[Linctex]

Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman
Does dana make axles for trailers?


They used to, I know for sure.
I have Dana electric brakes on my older camper - - and replacement parts are NOT available anymore for them.

The local trailer supply (Waco Wholesale Trailers) sells Dexter stuff, and cheaper than I can find anywhere else online.

 

[itguy08]

Lippert also makes axles, mainly for the RV industry. Not sure if they put them on cargo trailers too or not.

 

[NStuart]

My 08 diamond cargo trailer has lippert axles, they still make new trailers with them as well

 

[Rand]

Lippert axles are used by sure-trac in trailers..

My utility trailer has a 3500# model. but they have dozens of models.

Ps: the radial trailer tires that came on it are great. With the gate folded flat I only lose 1mpg highway.

 

[tom slick]

Dexter has bought many other axle manufacturers so the selection is very small now. They bought AL-KO awhile back and discontinued parts for them, I found out the hard way.