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Re: Torsilastic suspension recommendations

Reply #50 –
As we have discussed, the number of shims in front of and behind a particular wheel position MUST be the same or you induce artificial caster.  And, particularly trying to "bend" the rear axle will really stress the suspension.

On the phone you also mentioned that none of the bolts had the correct "tall boy" nuts-- in fact someone had put THREE standard nuts on one position. Get the tall boy nuts and torque to 115 ft-lbs.

The photo of that bolt really shows the devastation caused by a long-term water leak in the wet bay.  WOW. Glad you have the leak cured.

Brett
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Torsilastic suspension recommendations

Reply #51 –
Well, I thought I did have the leak situation solved.  I went to the suspension shop with 1/2 to 3/4 on all tanks.  I had dyed the grey and black tanks looking for the leak but determined that the fresh water inlet was leaking and fixed it thinking problem solved.  When I got back yesterday while putting it up and hooking up the electricity, I noticed a small dried streak of a colored liquid in the wet bay.  It never showed up sitting...only after driving.  And it never appeared wet under the rig anywhere at the shop.  So, I have something going on with the grey or black tank but only while moving.  This ought to be fun to investigate.  This could be the source of all that obvious water at the aft bulkhead.  While under there yesterday I noticed that it looked worse than I thought it did just looking under.  See photo.  This is much more indicitive of a problem.  Also, it looks like I have some swelling under the entry door area and rust coloration at missing bolt holes.  Now I know why no stairs.  I think there has been some long term small quantity leakage migrating around under the tanks spaces and looking for avenues of escape but not in enough volume to see running fluid.  The only real test is going to be to dye the two tanks again with a good quantity and go for a long drive.
Dwayne Keith
1992 U240
3116/MD3060