What Axles are Under Your Trailer?

Lippert Components Axle Competitive Analysis – Learn Why Mirage Trailers Chooses LCI Axles.


Feature: Powder coated axle tube

Benefit: Better aesthetics and corrosion protection



Feature: No paint on hub face of drums

Benefit: Provides minimal torque loss on wheel nuts



Feature: Zinc plated spring mounting hardware including Tie Plates, U-Bolts, and Nuts)

Zinc plated axle attaching hardware including shackle links and nuts

Zinc plated brake mounting hardware including mounting nuts and lock washers

Benefit: Better aesthetics and corrosion protection. Prevents nuts from rusting to bolts improving service jobs



Feature: 3M, silicone filled wire connectors

Benefit: Connector prevents wires from pulling out like hot glued and silicone filled prevents corrosion at connection



Feature: One piece integrated spindle/brake flange

Benefit: Provides precise brake mounting surface to maximize brake performance, and provides a much stronger flange than a welded



Feature: CSA Certified 2000# - 7000# CSA rating includes the 12” x 2” brake

Benefit: Other manufacturers only have a 6000# rating, allows for a more cost effective 7K axle compared to going with an 8K electric brake



Feature: Brakes adjusted to drums 100%

Benefit: Maximizes new brake performance, LCI adjusts the brakes like a service shop.



Feature: Robotically welded spindles and spring seats

Benefit: Competitors’ Rotary weld which relies on operator to ensure weld location and penetration. Welds are not traceable to a production run. LCI welded beam ensure proper location and penetration. LCI beams are fully traceable to the time of mfg.



Feature: Extensive weld approval process for robotic spindle welds

Benefit: The approved weld etch coupon can be traced to the final axle serial number.



Feature: DC electric nut runners for accurate u-bolt nut torque

Benefit: Competitors use air guns that are not repeatable and do not guarantee proper torque. LCI dc Nut Runners guarantee and Document the proper torque.



Feature: 100% QC check on brake nuts

Benefit: Others bend axle after manufacture which provides no consistency. Toe In controlled to 0-3/16”. Camber is controlled to 3/8”-5/8”.



Feature: Camber and toe set in spindle welder with fixtures

Benefit: Better aesthetics and corrosion protection



Feature: LCI beam is pre-cambered before spindle weld

Benefit: Holding spindle position in robotic welder is more repeatable than bending axle tube after the weld op



Feature: Extensive inspection process of incoming materials with full lot traceability

Benefit: Ensures axle components and raw material conforms to quality standards.



Feature: Electrical checks on 100% of axles produced

Benefit: Ensures functional wiring and functional brakes