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Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

I've searched for information regarding the front wheel cut for the U320 and Nimbus.  Is there a discussion about this on the forum?  Thanks.
David and Dana Pendleton
2001 U320 40'
2018 Jeep Rubicon
College Station, TX

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #1 –
Doing a quick forum search for Nimbus IFS, it looks like the Nimbus would have the same solid front axle as the U320* unless ordered as an option starting in 2009.  The factory never did release wheel cut numbers for any coach nor have I ever seen those numbers published anywhere.

One note, when IFS was introduced in the Phenix, there were complaints about the handling/ride.  HWH Active Air was developed to address this issue. 

(* in 2001-ish, there were a handful of U320's built with IFS)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #2 –
Reyco Granning made the IFS in the IH45. The wheel cut on Foretravel frames is 58 degrees.  Spartan has 56 degree, not sure what models. I believe that Spartan uses Reyco Granning for the Foretravel K4 front IFS and it now has 60 degrees.

Compared to a Prevost which has 59 degrees

Newell has 60 degree

In reading about the straight axle it is anywhere between 45-50 degrees.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #3 –
Thank you for the replies.  The reason I am asking about wheel cut is I am currently looking for a pre def Foretravel and I'm curious about manuverability.  From what I've read Country Coach's wheel cut is around 55 degrees along with Freightliner and Spartan. 
David and Dana Pendleton
2001 U320 40'
2018 Jeep Rubicon
College Station, TX

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #4 –
I would much rather have less wheel cut than all of the alternatives you mentioned.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #5 –
My numbers suggest 38 degree wheel cut on beam axle coaches, and "most" IFS coaches at 55 degrees.

Also see link below:
Wheelbase questions for 2000 - 2005 
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #6 –
Thanks to everyone for the replies!!!
David and Dana Pendleton
2001 U320 40'
2018 Jeep Rubicon
College Station, TX
 

Re: Front Wheel Cut U320 vs Nimbus

Reply #7 –
DP2, sent you a PM
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
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