[Starlink Mini Roam $50.00 a month]

David,

You have me looking at this, too. If you buy one, want to see how your system works!

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

1 hour ago, MAX Burner said:

Not to make the list more complicated or confusing, but would it be of value to anyone by indicating OEM "original" axle capacity and "upgraded" axle capacity for those that have gone from D35s to D52s?  Just a thought...

OK, good idea.

2010 LE2 #45 SC 50.5" D52 Original axle capacity

2015 LE2 #75 SC 50” D52 Original axle capacity

2016 LE2 #110 SC 50” D35 Original axle capacity (Gathered from info Chris posted)

2016 LE2 # 113 SC 50 “ D35 Original axle capacity

2017 LE2 # 208 SC 50.5" D35 Original axle capacity

2017 LE2 # 226 SC 50.5” D52 Upgraded axle capacity

2021 LE2 # 898 SC 50.5" D35 Original axle capacity

Again, please correct me if I have something wrong and I can add additional units, too.

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

29 minutes ago, CRM said:

2010 LE2 #45 has 5200lb axles with SC 50.5

Updated

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

36 minutes ago, mossemi said:

The value of 55.0" is a typo, correct?

Mossey

 

I will change it to 50”

 

Thanks,

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

LE2 (Dexter axle spring center) SC & weight capacity specifications, from information gathered, looks like only 2015 & 2016 LE2's axles have  SC of 50” (so far)

It was not my intention to start a list, but this will keep info organized.

2010 LE2 #45 SC 50.5" 5200lbs

2015 LE2 #75 SC 50” 5200lb

2016 LE2 #110 SC 50” 3500lb (Gathered from info Chris posted)

2016 LE2 # 113 SC 50 “ 3500lb

2017 LE2 # 208 SC 50.5" 3500lb

2017 LE2 # 226 SC 50.5” 5200lb

2021 LE2 # 898 SC 50.5" 3500lb

Please correct me if I have your LE2 info wrong

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

1 hour ago, MAX Burner said:

The original D35s were Spring Center = 50.5"

Thanks,

Looks like some of the 2015 & 2016 LE2s have 3500lb & 5200lb axles with spring centers of 50.0". 

 

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

16 minutes ago, jd1923 said:

If not, the length of the new D52s would do @MAX Burner. Did they change from 50" to 50.5" by 2017 on hull 226?

Another thing I wondering about, if the axle SC spec did not change from 2015/2016 to 2017, there could have been enough fabrication tolerance (Oliver welded axle mount) to allow the 50.5" to fit, just a thought for now.

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

4 hours ago, MAX Burner said:

FYI:  This is exactly what we learned from Dexter and OTT last May when we switched ours out.  Turned out that OTT had the correctly sized D52s in stock for our model year (luckily) so we didn't have to wait 3 - 4 weeks for the special order from Dexter.  The price was $825/ea from OTT but that included the Dexter 4-pack 1,750# which we didn't need.  

 

Art,

Do you recall if the axles you removed were SC 50.0" or 50.5"?

Thanks,

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

John,

Yes

If you are going to order, I know you will check the specs & cost with Dexter first and what is or is not included. I cannot speak to bearings, new or old style, the Dexter distributor can answer this. Dexter 3" U bolts are 1/2" and off the shelf 5 leaf springs are 1 3/4" wide. Not current on Alcan spring replacement specs.

Springs, mounting hardware, EZ flex, handling & shipping are extra. I looked up the Dexter distributor for my zip code on the Dexter website and called them, Redneck Trailer Lincolnton, NC to get the information I posted above.

Also posted the build sheet for one of my axles earlier in this thread.

 

 

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

Just spoke to Dexter to learn axle assembly availability for two (2015 & 2016) LE2 Ollies.

If I ordered today an exact replacement 5200 pound axle assembly with hubs, brakes (no springs) for our 2015 Oliver #75 LE2, axle serial number 211277561, it would be a special order with lead time of 3 to 3 1/2 weeks for $795 retail.

If John (jd1923) ordered an exact replacement 3500 pound axle for his 2016 Oliver #113 LE2, axle serial number 211298115, it would be a special order with lead time of 3 to 3 1/2 weeks for $561 retail. I do not have a copy of John's axle serial number build sheet to know what parts are included.

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2 hours ago, jd1923 said:

 

You have the 5200 LB axle 50". So, do we know that these are no longer available, or just not stocked by OTT?

 

Going to call Dexter tomorrow to see if the 5200lb is available with our HF (hub face) 68.75" and SC (spring center) 50.0" specs off the shelf or if ordered how long of a lead time is needed.  Will see.

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

Our original Dexter 5200lb axles built in 2014 installed by Oliver have HF (hub face) 68.75" and SC (spring center) 50.0".  There is a difference, SC 50.0" older Dexter axle on our LE2 and SC 50.5" newer Dexter 5200lb axles on LE2s,  overall difference of 1/2" or 1/4" per side. Our axles were originally for an LE1, but Oliver ran out of 3500lb axles and installed LE1 5200lb axles instead, as mentioned previously.

See shop order notes below:

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

1 hour ago, MAX Burner said:

 

@rideandfly - Bill, y'all seem fortunate to have your #75 rig come with the LE configuration running gear (D52s plus Dexter 5-packs)...  It's my understanding that there has yet to be a reported any 5-pack spring failures.

My question is, why doesn't the factory order the same axle set configuration for both the LE and LE2?  Wouldn't this simplify supply from Dexter, inventory stocking, removing possible installation errors (as with 5k#/7.5k# Bulldog couplers), and ultimately do away with the 1,750# 4-packs which have a history of failing?

 

Art,

Understand there has not been any Dexter 5 leaf spring failures, yet. 🙂 Feel fortunate that Oliver installed the 5200lb axles and 5 leaf springs on our 2015 LE2 # 75.

We used to support a fleet of industrial mobile machines (before retirement) equipped with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment. We supported the field technicians trying to make life easier for them with parts stocked and durability.  We standardized hydraulic pumps used as much as possible and air compressor/hydraulic motors so folks in the field and rebuild shop would needed less parts that worked on more machine applications, point is well taken on standardizing parts when possible. 👍

 

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

John,

Our # 75 LE2 received 5200lb axles with 5 leaf springs (originally for a Legacy Elite) because Oliver ran out of 3500lb axles with 4 leaf springs during manufacture of our Ollie. The 5200lb axles have larger drum brakes, too.  We are not the original owners, but learned this information on this forum. Off the shelf Dexter axle/brake/spring parts are available for our Ollie and I have always liked the fact they put higher capacity axles on our Ollie during manufacture. I would be happy to take more bracket photos, measurements and compare with your photos/measurements, if needed.

Here's our center hangar:

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

If the axle label is missing, Dexter engraves the axle serial number on each axle. I gave Dexter the serial number off of one of Ollie's axles a few years ago and Dexter emailed this axle spec sheet back to me. With this information a Dexter dealer should be able to supply an axle built to original specifications.

At the end of this informative video, Dexter mentions engraving the serial number on each axle in case the label is missing.

 

[New axles may not fit all older sub-frames]

Wayfinder,

Appears hangars on 2015 #75 LE2 are positioned inward similar to your hangars, if I understand you correctly.

We have original 5200 pound axles with original Dexter 5 leaf springs, no issues on 5200 axle springs yet, that I'm aware of:

Purchased a spare # PR5 five leaf 3000lb spring, 25 1/4" eye to eye & 1 3/4" wide," from Dexter off the shelf that matches the original if I need to replace one along with # SP01-060 U-Bolt kit for 3" axle. Installed bronze bushings after picking up at Dexter:

[Broken leaf spring]

When installing bronze bushings in Ollie's spring eye, I coat the outside of the bushing and inside of the spring eye with castor oil to help the soft bronze slide into the spring eye easier, attempting to prevent damage to the soft bronze bushing.

The last bronze bushings I installed used a piece of threaded rod from a local Lowes with flat washers and nuts.

[Recall 24V322/2024-01, LE 2, towing coupler may be underrated]

Here's a thread.

 

[Grease fittings issue]

Great information already posted.

Like Steve said, when jacking up the trailer sometimes allows the fitting to take grease, sometimes lifting the wheels completely off the ground or partially off the ground allows the fitting to take grease. Try different lifted positions.

If you remove the wet pins like Art said to check orientation and the pin's grease port is already at 3 or 9 o'clock is a must, rotating the wet pin 180 degrees if it's already at 3 or 9 o'clock could help, too.

Before installing Dexter's soft bronze bushings I always paint the outside diameter with castor oil and the inside of the spring eye, too. This helps allowing the bushing to slide into the spring eye with minimum distortion of the inside diameter of the bronze bushing. You can still have distortion in the inside diameter of the bronze bushing. Even if the wet pin is oriented correctly, you still may have a tight clearance area where the port is located.

With time as the bronze wears, you will gain additional clearance, too.

 

 

[Refrigerator Cooling Fan]

John,

Our 2015 LE2 has a thermal switch in addition to the panel switch. Remember seeing it while working on Ollie, but don't remember the exact location. Our fan will turn on when it's hot, the panel switch will turn it on/off when the thermal switch is closed.

It's this style switch:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVL972NC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0CVL972NC&pd_rd_w=YtCZT&content-id=amzn1.sym.8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_p=8c2f9165-8e93-42a1-8313-73d3809141a2&pf_rd_r=W3TQ15WD17HZ87NXG0PQ&pd_rd_wg=jbirw&pd_rd_r=0704ce1d-0f1c-4a7c-9ad4-84eb24a1bbf4&s=industrial&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw

 

[What else for the Renogy suitcase?]

When we purchased a Victron shunt, the waterproof shunt was not available or I did not see it 😐, like the one JD1923 has.

The Bluetooth range is OK while in Ollie and close to where the shunt is located when outside of Ollie, but the range is not good enough to read with smartphone while in the TV with Ollie in tow, at least with our shunt.

You can see rate of discharge and other handy information like SOC on your smartphone, like JD1923 mentioned.

[What else for the Renogy suitcase?]

13 hours ago, GlacierGirl said:

@Geronimo John, based on your experience and advice we ordered and are awaiting our two Renogy 100s!  I can’t tell you how grateful I am for all your help!😊 We have 3 Li3 Lithionic batteries. When the panels arrive I’ll be yelling for help. As I mentioned in my original post, we are definitely dummies when it comes to all things electric. So, even when you wrote “measure your battery SOC” I have no clue what your mean. 😅 

Oh, and we do have onboard solar, as well as the Zamp external port with two round holes, like your attached photo above. 

We use two Renogy 100W panels, with our single 100AH Battleborn Lithium battery. We're also using a Victron bluetooth Shunt and Renogy MPPT 20A solar controller with a 10A Furrion solar port modified to use a Zamp 20A solar port. Some days with full sun only need one panel for a full charge, if the battery is not greatly discharged at the start of the day.

[Tire Recommendation?]

When we purchased our LE2 Ollie used during 2016 the original owner was running 50 PSI, eventually we dropped to 45PSI and right now we're running 40PSI cold. When we tow on the highway we always tow with empty black, grey, and fresh water tanks. The combined LT225/75R/16E dual capacities on the above Michelin chart at 40PSI are well above our actual LE2 ready to camp weight.

[Tire Recommendation?]

We installed the same tires as Ray, Cooper Discoverer HT3 LT225/75R16.

https://www.discounttire.com/fitmentresult/tires/size/225-75-16?q=%3Aprice-asc%3Abrands%3Abrand-COP&sort=price-asc&page=0

Goodyear Endurance does not come in ST225/75R/16.

https://www.goodyear.com/en_US/tires/endurance-trailer-tire/24464.html

When visiting local Discount tire within the last 30 days they said they would mount LT tires on a trailer if you can show them the LE2 7000 pound GVW, it's on the VIN tag on the front street side of Ollie. They said the total weight capacity combining 4 LT tires has to meet or exceed the trailer's GVW.  Some folks here had Discount Tire to refuse mounting LT tires on a trailer, that's why I asked our local store recently, they price match, too.

[Spare Wheel & Tire]

Will make four UHMW plastic plugs same thickness & shape and install in unused portions of the milled slots to prevent the wheel mount from slipping down with existing flat washers holding plugs in place.