The commercial truck parts industry is trucking company mailing list, so you may think searching for and finding a used truck axle for your vehicle will be an almost impossible task. However with a little determination and forethought it should not be too difficult. Some specific areas you may choose to look at include the following:
• Junk yards
• Used commercial truck parts dealers
• Online websites
• Trucking industry magazines

You can save yourself a lot of time by noting down the exact type of used truck axle you are looking for and the make and model of the truck that you need it for. Firstly you will need to know:
• The gear ratio
• The weight limit
• The wheel size

If you take a little time to organize a few details, it should not take long at all to locate one in good condition. Instead of using the words: Used Truck Axle in an Internet search, try to be as specific as you can and insert more information which will narrow down your search results, thus saving you time.

Do not discard the possibility of finding a used truck axle for your vehicle in industry related magazines. It can be quite easy to pick up a bargain by scanning the classified ad pages of magazines, and it is as simple as picking up a copy from your local newsstand the next time you are passing.

Junk yards are a massive source of commercial truck parts and used truck axles are no exception. These suppliers are sometimes linked to a database of other similar businesses and have an enormous inventory at their finger tips for you to take advantage of. Beware – the choice of available used truck axles may be mind boggling!

You and a friend will need to be mechanically minded and have some time and tools available because most junk yards will require you to dismantle the parts you need. Junk yards mostly recycle their vehicles on a regular basis; say once a month, so you can be assured that a new supply of commercial truck parts is readily available. Most trucks in junk yards will be there because of accidents but the majority of parts including used truck axles will be undamaged and perfectly useful.

Another source is mechanical workshops and used parts dealers who will have a huge range to choose from. Dealers are connected through a network of computers which compiles a comprehensive database of parts of all descriptions. This system of searching will save you a lot of time as you are effectively getting someone else to do the work for you.