SoCalAngler
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My 2011 Outback 250RS and it has AL-KO axles. They are 10" T44 axles (4400#). AL-KO was sold to Dexter several years ago. Dexter told me the axles were discontinued because there were already similar axles made by Dexter. Similar, but not the same. Parts such as brakes are different.
I am planning on doing some traveling during 2025 (several thousands of miles) and I am concerned about break downs (axles, hanger bolts, brakes, etc) and not having parts available at RV parts stores.
Bearings and seals are still available...but that's about it.
Brakes, drums, brake kits, magnets, springs...NOT available.
I did repack bearings with new seals in Oct. 2022 (approx. 1500 miles ago).
I measured brake linings then and they were:
Front Left: Primary 0.125; Secondary 0.187
Rear Left: Primary and Secondary 0.161
Right Front: Primary 0.185; Secondary 0.206
Right Rear: Primary 0.206; Secondary 0.209
I can:
1. Travel as-is and take my chances with axle break downs
2. Replace axles for approx. $1000 per axle (labor not included...can do myself).
3. Or???
Thanks!
I am planning on doing some traveling during 2025 (several thousands of miles) and I am concerned about break downs (axles, hanger bolts, brakes, etc) and not having parts available at RV parts stores.
Bearings and seals are still available...but that's about it.
Brakes, drums, brake kits, magnets, springs...NOT available.
I did repack bearings with new seals in Oct. 2022 (approx. 1500 miles ago).
I measured brake linings then and they were:
Front Left: Primary 0.125; Secondary 0.187
Rear Left: Primary and Secondary 0.161
Right Front: Primary 0.185; Secondary 0.206
Right Rear: Primary 0.206; Secondary 0.209
I can:
1. Travel as-is and take my chances with axle break downs
2. Replace axles for approx. $1000 per axle (labor not included...can do myself).
3. Or???
Thanks!