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Title: Support the coach for basement rust repair?
Post by: Doyle3131 on April 27, 2021, 10:31:31 am
Beginning my basement floor frame rust repair (1992 U225) - should the coach have special support when the floor frame is removed?
Lots of experiences have already been shared about bulkhead and frame rust repairs, and maybe my question has been answered somewhere but I can't find it.
Title: Re: Support the coach for basement rust repair?
Post by: MisterEd on April 27, 2021, 12:15:18 pm
No. Except for locating the rear trailing arms through the rear bulkhead, and supporting the components attached to it, the bay floor floor provides little structural integrity to the body structure. With spring brake set, front wheels chocked, and safety blocks installed, you should be able to remove the floor.
Title: Re: Support the coach for basement rust repair?
Post by: Pamela & Mike on April 27, 2021, 06:57:31 pm
Except for locating the rear trailing arms through the rear bulkhead,

Doyle,

Your 225/240 don't have trailing arms/torque tubes like the coaches with air suspension. You have torsalastic suspension with a panhard bar.

Mike
Title: Re: Support the coach for basement rust repair?
Post by: MisterEd on April 27, 2021, 09:22:53 pm
I stand corrected. Thanks, Mike. I thought they all had the FT suspension by 1995.  :-[