moalaska Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I was looking into replacing the axle on my RV to be on the safe side. I was thinking it was a 19 footer because that's whats listed on NADA. I have a 1979 mini mirage, not so well known I don't think. anyway I actually measured it and its 16 feet bumper to bumper, so actually 15 feet back to front. I know people say the chinooks are pretty safe on the OG Toyota axle. I haven't weighed it, but just wondering what y'all think on the axle? I'm guessing everyone will say replace it but I'm just looking at things realistically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 What it comes down to is do you have dual wheels in the back or single. Some early Dolphins came with single wheels maybe yours did too. If it had dual wheels it needs an upgrade or convert it to single wheels. Is yours a pop top version? Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moalaska Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 No its got the foolies on it, standard height cabover just 15 footer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, moalaska said: No its got the foolies on it, standard height cabover just 15 footer. I wouldn’t risk driving it. The older it is, the more mileage, the more rust and fatigue, the closer it is to it’s inevitable failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 SYou need to weigh it, then you WILL KNOW if you can do a single rear wheel or must up grade to a 1 ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Jo Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hi All, Newbie here. I saw and obtained an 84 Bandit (pop top) and i’m Learning there is much I don’t know. It has single wheel axle in the back. My question is how to start the process of figuring out the situation about the axle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I agree with WME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I think Bandits in '84 were sold with single rear wheels. If you've got 'singles' (and not foolies) you should be OK . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Jo Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Thanks! I have read the multi page summary several times, and I came away uncertain each time. 84 appears to have been “critical” in the time break of dealing with this, and the bandit I have just doesn’t look like many of the others (TMHs) i’ve Seen pictured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Looks like you're in good shape.No need to swap axles. I'd suggest that when you get to doing maintenance, you check the rear brakes and also inspect the rear axle bearings and either replace or repack (with grease). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Toyota Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 as far as I know those would be sealed throw away bearings. you pull axles and have new bearings pressed on . and I think ,I would don't know how good they are . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Yep sealed standard bearings bit of a pain to replace not really a backyard job they will have to be pressed off and back on. If there is any roughness to them when turned by hand they are no good you should feel just a bit of resistance when turned by hand from the grease inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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