[netjam]

Interesting thread on DRV/Lippert Axel problems. Just for your info, here is my experience with another manufacturer. May 2011 purchased KZ Escalade with 2 year warranty and Al-KO axels. Wore out the goodyears during the winter (estimated 4-5000 miles). Dealer indicated it was an alignment (maybe bent spindle) problem that had existed since day one but suspension problems not covered by warranty. Called KZ...."Suspension not covered by warranty". Called Al -Ko and they would look at the axels if I paid the freight both ways. They would repair them only if they determined it was an axel manufacturing problem but no labor to remove and reinstal them. Have now spent $350/tire to replace the tires and likely need to replace 2 axels on my dime.