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Repair on torsilastic suspension?

I have a 95 with Torsaltic suspension and the rubber bushings are badly worn.  Does anyone have knowledge of a repair/fix.

Re: Repair on torsilastic suspension?

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Quote from: micacm –
I have a 95 with Torsaltic suspension and the rubber bushings are badly worn.  Does anyone have knowledge of a repair/fix.

Pioneer Metal Works
I think owner, Ralph Andrews, passed away a couple years ago.
not repair/fix... REPLACE and adjust.
proper size are getting scarce and expen$ive  8)

Torsilastic Suspension Parts, Safaris and Foretravels with B.F. Goodrich...



Sulastic. Motor home
Mogan David
1999 U295 36'

Re: Repair on torsilastic suspension?

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I am very familiar with the Torsilastic Suspension.  I worked closely with Ralph Andrews (Pioneer Metals) and the engineers at B.F. Goodrich Aerospace Division who made the suspension to do some fine-tuning.

What bushings are worn out.

Suggest you measure RIDE HEIGHT at all wheel positions and count number of shims at each location.  Ride height is measured from the flat area that forms the roof of the wheel wells BEHIND each wheel.  Spec is 32-33" from that shelf to the ground.  Pretty easy to identify because it is the only location anywhere near that dimension.  I have seen ride heights as low as 28" in the rear which causes all kinds of suspension and transmission issues.

You can PM me if you want to visit about this/e-mail me pictures.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Repair on torsilastic suspension?

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Silver Eagle bus in Tenn. is still installing them in their new coaches. Google them and see what they say about replacements.
Larry
1996 U295 36'
Build # 4805
Actually we sold it but just like to lurk

Re: Repair on torsilastic suspension?

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MICACM, I have replaced my rear torsilastic suspension on my 1992 Granvilla.  I have put 1000's of miles on it since replacement and am very happy with the new suspension.  here is the link to my post on the forum:
Foretravel Tech Talk / TORSILASTIC SUSPENSION
« by hjrein on October 02, 2014, 09:49:32 pm »

If you have any questions I will be happy to review my install with you.
Howard & Rose
92 U225 GV - 36'  - Build # 3989
2003 Honda Civic
95 Jeep Wrangler
2018 Winnebago Travato 59K
4 Chihuahuas

Re: Repair on torsilastic suspension?

Reply #5 –
Micacm (Milt) those Torsilastic parts are available from San Antonio and made in Mexico by Sulastic.
Sulastic. TORSILASTIC SHACKLE

If you want the address of the factory to go there I can give you it. Maybe have your partner (boatyard) call them as he is mexican and see if they will sell them to you.
JohnH

JohnH
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