Axle flip - shop recommended!

[DOITHARD]

Hi,

I bought a new truck and need to flip the TH's tri-axles in order to level both vehicles. Can someone recommend a shop near Mission Viejo, CA. I don't mind driving in excess of 50 miles from current location, as long the job gets done properly.

Thank you,

Carlos

[Blackdiamond]

Redman812 wrote:
I have used this place for all my service needs. He flipped my axles a while ago and just did a friend of mines about a month ago. He's just a small shop but he's always done good work for us. Not sure how his prices compare to others but I just haven't had good luck with other shops in the area so i only go here now. I'm in M.V. also.

Classic RV Service Center
RV Repair Shop
Address: 1520 Ponderosa St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone:(714) 436-0580

I use to use these guys, then Traveland closed and I didn't know how to find them, thought they went out of business, glad to know. Rick's Trailer supply is good too.

[DOITHARD]

Flipping and bracing going on as we speak...got SoCalRVDoctor to do the work plus having slider awning covers replace along with main awning.

[msgtord]

So did you get your axles flipped?

[DOITHARD]

Redman812 wrote:

Thanks for replying... how many axles does your friend have? And do you have any idea what he paid?

I think he paid 500 bucks for 2 axles and the cross braces

That's a reasonable price! I will be back in SoCal in about 3 wks...cant wait to get this out of the way.

I really appreciate all the input. There is enough info to keep me on the phone for awhile. Already called and emailed socalrvdr. Lets see if they are interested and gives me a guesstimate. IMHO, the work is just labor intensive but not rocket science. I was able to do it once in my home by myself in a weekend. Only two reasons why not doing it myself this time: 1. don't have the room at RV storage. 2. cant weld...lol

[DOITHARD]

SDcampowneroperator wrote:
Axle flipping adds more lateral stress to the frame. Have the shop add a cross member between the rear shackle hangers.
Also think about your steps and stabilizers. Will you need to add spacers to them, or carry blocks for them?
Just something to consider~ ~

Your absolutely correct. This will be the second time I've flipped the axles and on the first go around you could notice hanger movement. Definitely, adding reinforcement front and rear hangers.

On my last flip I also had upgraded to four step entry.

[Redman812]

Thanks for replying... how many axles does your friend have? And do you have any idea what he paid?

I think he paid 500 bucks for 2 axles and the cross braces

[htwheelz67]

might want to call El Toro rv in foothill ranch or Ricks trailer supply in San Clemente.

[SDcampowneroper]

Axle flipping adds more lateral stress to the frame. Have the shop add a cross member between the rear shackle hangers.
Also think about your steps and stabilizers. Will you need to add spacers to them, or carry blocks for them?
Just something to consider~ ~

[DOITHARD]

Redman812 wrote:
I have used this place for all my service needs. He flipped my axles a while ago and just did a friend of mines about a month ago. He's just a small shop but he's always done good work for us. Not sure how his prices compare to others but I just haven't had good luck with other shops in the area so i only go here now. I'm in M.V. also.

Classic RV Service Center
RV Repair Shop
Address: 1520 Ponderosa St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone:(714) 436-0580

Thanks for replying... how many axles does your friend have? And do you have any idea what he paid?

[Redman812]

I have used this place for all my service needs. He flipped my axles a while ago and just did a friend of mines about a month ago. He's just a small shop but he's always done good work for us. Not sure how his prices compare to others but I just haven't had good luck with other shops in the area so i only go here now. I'm in M.V. also.

Classic RV Service Center
RV Repair Shop
Address: 1520 Ponderosa St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone:(714) 436-0580

[DOITHARD]

Thank you...

[FrankoToo]

You could also try giving Mel's Welding a call. Very reputable shop in north San Diego County.
http://melsweldingtrailerhitches.com/
Good Luck.

[DOITHARD]

Appreciate your help...I will give them a call. TY

[BigDogF250]

No personal experience with them but I have seen lots of positive comments: So Cal RV Doctor. They are in Lake Elsinore.

http://socalrvdoctor.com/contact/