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I recently bought a newer truck to tow my 30ft 11k 5th wheel. I may have to have the axles flipped. Can anyone tell me what to expect on normal cost, problems to watch out for etc. Thanks

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Depending on local welding shop rates maybe a hundred dollars per axle. If your paying for the whole job maybe 500 dollars.


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My local place charges around $200 total for a double axle trailer.


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I checked with a local shop and is was $350-400 including servicing the axles and hubs.


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Get your alignment checked after to assure proper alignment and good tire wear.


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Not sure if you're doing it yourself. It could be free if perches are already welded on top of your axle. Or dexter sells a kit for ~$50 per axle.


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Read this first


http://www.serenitysys.com/rv/technical/suspension/axle_flip/axle_flip.html

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Locally they charge $150 per axle. I just did another triple axle 5vr for my buddy. Total cost in parts was under $40.

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Dwight205 wrote:

Read this first


http://www.serenitysys.com/rv/technical/suspension/axle_flip/axle_flip.html


I wish there was someone I could trust in the Phoenix area that would do this exact kit to my TH.
I do not have the time or space to even attempt it.


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