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Torsilastic parts availability

Is it true that no main parts are available for the Torsilastic suspension anymore?  ???
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Re: Torsilastic parts availability (split from Re: HELP! Suspension Bolt Popped)

Reply #1 –
Mike you can get the torsion bar and shackles from Suralastic and outlet in San Antonio. The other parts do not need to be replaced. Spacers are easy to have made if needed. Tube around $1000 and shackles over $100 each (IIRC)
JohnH
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Re: Torsilastic parts availability (split from Re: HELP! Suspension Bolt Popped)

Reply #2 –
Another option if rear springs are the lower rating ones is to add "air over torsilastic".  This is also a common "fix" for Safari DP's with the same suspension.
Brett Wolfe
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Re: Torsilastic parts availability (split from Re: HELP! Suspension Bolt Popped)

Reply #3 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Another option if rear springs are the lower rating ones is to add "air over torsilastic".  This is also a common "fix" for Safari DP's with the same suspension.

Yup, pricey, I'd bet, to say the least!  I'd wonder if it was just the 3116 CAT with the extra weight, or was that just a crappy suspension design?
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
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                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Torsilastic parts availability (split from Re: HELP! Suspension Bolt Popped)

Reply #4 –
Wolfe, as I have had my Brothers coach here for a month doing repairs etc for them I have looked at the "air over Torsilastic" and looks like it maybe not doable. I will get under rear over pit this weekend to have a better look as this was my hope that we could make up some framing supports to add air bags.
Due to the FT design chassis there are no frame beams etc to bolt to.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
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ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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Re: Torsilastic parts availability (split from Re: HELP! Suspension Bolt Popped)

Reply #5 –
Mike, nothing crappy about anything just that FT should haved spec'd the 19k springs for rear (IMHO)
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
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