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This thread is a follow-up thread of John & Debbie's 3500 pound vs. 5200 pound axles on a LE2.  In this thread my intent is to discuss the type of lubrication system/processes that Dexter offers in axles for out OTT's.

Old school is the tried and proven manual annual cleaning and greasing of axle bearings with a seal replacement.  Yes an annual PITA.

Then Dexter began making their EZ-Lube and NevRLube axle lubrication systems.  They apparently have stopped offering the old school design.  So if you want a new axle it will be EZ or NevRLube designs.  

With many owners choosing to retrofit their Ollies with the 5200's, it was stated that there have been zero failures of the new NevRLube axles.  This simply is not an informed statement.  There has not been a lot of knowledge in our area, but for other trailer designs the NevRLube' S were a disaster.  

Both designs have their challenges.  Here are some opinions from outside our egg shell:   

https://www.gdrvowners.com/forum/operation/suspension-amp-brakes/95041-dexter-nev-r-lube/page2

So what are your thoughts as they apply to our OTT's specifically?

GJ

 

Edited by Geronimo John
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  • The title was changed to Dexter Axle Upgrade Options - To EZ or NevR Lube Design
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