ATC bent axle

Started by bssifter, January 18, 2025, 04:28:41 PM

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bssifter

My 2020 ATC 4023 5th wheel has a bent rear axle and I also think the center axle is also bent. I have contacted ATC for warranty but was blown off. I have never exceeded 60% of capacity and have not had and curb incidents but this is what I copied off the Dexter axle website.Don't even think about putting a full-size Jeep in a 3-axle ATC toy hauler. I own a 2020  ATC 4023 Toy Hauler and it has 1-2 bent axles. I contacted ATC for warranty and was denied. Please read below what I copied off the Dexter Axle website. Dexter does not recommend triple Torflex applications of our standard axle because Torflex axles are totally independent and not equalized like a typical leaf spring set of axles.

There is no ability to transfer loads from one axle to another. When traversing uneven operating surfaces such as driveway entries, railroad crossings or speed bumps, the entire load can be put onto one axle causing severe overload. It isn't reasonable to expect one axle to carry the entire load of three axles when these conditions occur, even though these instances cause only momentary over-loading.

Dexter Axle does offer a specially designed 7000, 8000, and 10,000 lbs. Torflex axle that can be used in triple applications. We refer to these axles as our T series of Torflex axles. I have never carried more than 6,200 lbs gross and my trailer is rated for 9k lbs yet my rear axle is severely bent.


Merlin

So when you replace the axles, are you going with leaf springs? 
Michigan