wheel fell off

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Re: wheel fell off

Reply #25 – June 16, 2015, 12:46:14 pm

Howdy poolenglish, I think Brett mentioned Colaw's RV Salvage. Here's a link: Colaw RV - New & Used RVs
These guys have a ton of stuff, hopefully, they can help you out.
Good Luck, Dave A

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Reply #26 – June 16, 2015, 01:13:26 pm

Nothing from any salvage yard, Meritor could not tell me what other vehicles used the same axle.
The axle is 2fd 931rsax18 on the tag ; meritor said the updated number is fd961 lx10 . The spindle part number is A3111L2196 and the updated number is A3111d2162 .
If I can possibly put a complete newer axle with air brakes; kingpin intersection to kingpin intersection is 69.00 (what meritor said), and spring mounts are 35.00 and how do I find a compadible one?

I am lost now, I do not know what to do, I hope the insurance will know.
I love(d) the rig, it rode so smooth and solid, now it is on jacks in my driveway.
Who would have ever thought a 1992 was old and obsolete!

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Reply #27 – June 16, 2015, 01:13:43 pm

Yup, hard to believe there are no Foretravels in wrecking yards that meet your specs. If they or anyone else has a Foretravel U225, that will certainly be a fit.

I would check with James Triana at Foretravel as to whether the same axle was used for all years of U225's and whether it was the same as that used on the U240 which was also narrow track and wedge brakes.

You are getting "past my pay grade" to know how mixing S-Cam air brakes in front (axle replacement) would work with the air wedge brakes in the back.

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Reply #28 – June 16, 2015, 01:52:36 pm

This is what just happened; I called foretravel of texas ...wow this is messed up, I have to pay $100 membership dues to speak to James Triana! Very disappointed.

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Reply #29 – June 16, 2015, 02:12:03 pm

I just took a look at an expanded view of your pictures. As a last resort, it looks like you might have enough threads left on the spindle to hold the nut. I would take the spindle to a machine shop, have it checked for straightness, have them clean up the threads and see if it will hold the nut with the bearings in place. I would back up the nut with an additional lock nut to insure it stay put.

A competent machinist can weld up the ground off part of the spindle and remachine and rethread it. You will have to look around to find a machinist to do this type of work, but they exist. It might be a little pricy, but it can be done. They would have to keep the remainder of the spindle cool while welding to retain the heat treating, but that is not difficult.

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Reply #30 – June 16, 2015, 02:18:41 pm

This place had a 1993 Foretravel they were parting out 2 years ago. Might check to see if axle is still available (if it is the correct model).
(Scroll down the page about 2/3 to bottom for photos of the coach)

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueAutomotiveServices

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Reply #31 – June 16, 2015, 02:31:10 pm

Clicky: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.561919203889284.1073741887.275269745887566&type=3

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Reply #32 – June 16, 2015, 02:59:35 pm

How about taking the brake parts off and seeing if a total new shaft can be machined using the original as copy??
I do not know how it is affixed but surely if no other piece is available this may be the way to go. Discuss with Ins adjuster!!
JohnH

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Reply #33 – June 16, 2015, 03:21:44 pm

Quote from: cajk – June 16, 2015, 02:18:41 pm

This place had a 1993 Foretravel they were parting out 2 years ago. Might check to see if axle is still available (if it is the correct model).
(Scroll down the page about 2/3 to bottom for photos of the coach)

http://www.facebook.com/UniqueAutomotiveServices

CAJK; You ARE AWESOME! I think it might be a go, he said they have it, now I hope it is the same axle number...he is checking.

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Reply #34 – June 16, 2015, 03:45:44 pm

Googled Truck front axle repair and came up with several options including this one:
Axle & Spindle Truck Repair

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Reply #35 – June 16, 2015, 03:49:59 pm

Quote from: Barry & Cindy – June 16, 2015, 03:45:44 pm

Googled Truck front axle repair and came up with several options including this one:
Axle & Spindle Truck Repair

I tried them, but ty. they do not do steering axles

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Reply #36 – June 16, 2015, 03:53:51 pm

This forum really is amazing. As a new coach owner it is so comforting knowing so much help and experience is available here.

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Reply #37 – June 16, 2015, 04:48:53 pm

Quote from: poolenglish – June 16, 2015, 01:52:36 pm

This is what just happened; I called foretravel of texas ...wow this is messed up, I have to pay $100 membership dues to speak to James Triana! Very disappointed.

Did you know that the first year of membership is free for new owners?
-David

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Reply #38 – June 16, 2015, 05:04:47 pm

Quote from: dkoeberle – June 16, 2015, 04:48:53 pm

Did you know that the first year of membership is free for new owners?

Not the version that lets you talk to Tech Support. See Mark in Houston's posts.

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Reply #39 – June 16, 2015, 05:17:30 pm

Michelle,

Looking at your picture--- did you have some surgery you need to let us in on?

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Reply #40 – June 16, 2015, 05:57:56 pm

Quote from: dkoeberle – June 16, 2015, 04:48:53 pm

Did you know that the first year of membership is free for new owners?
-David

I bought the coach 11 months ago and the girl at foretravel said that I did not pay my dues for the year. I did register when I bought it and thought it was for a year free, but it must be for the remainder of the year you bought it.

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Reply #41 – June 16, 2015, 09:15:02 pm

Quote from: poolenglish – June 16, 2015, 05:57:56 pm

....it must be for the remainder of the year you bought it.

That's correct.
good luck,

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Reply #42 – June 19, 2015, 09:45:28 pm

poolenglish,
Well did the axle that Chuck found in post 30 fit? Last word was the owner was checking measurements.

Pamela & Mike

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Reply #43 – June 19, 2015, 10:33:01 pm

I spoke with the man with the foretravel for parts and he said he would "check the axle number and it probably is the right one" and he has not answered his phone the last 3 days.
My insurance has not gotten back to me about estimate. The adjuster looked at it and is getting prices.
I am hoping.. if worse come to worse case the spindle can be pressed out of the knuckle and remade in a lathe and repressed in.
I have seen this done on youtube, but I do not know if or who can do it for a heavy application like this coach.
I just hope this guy will call me back about the part he has and I need.

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Reply #44 – June 20, 2015, 02:34:30 pm

I had that done to a Mor Rude axle in Canada a few years back. Mor Ryde would not ship only a spindle to replace the one that was damaged claiming the shop I was at could not possibly press a new spindle in never mind taking the old one out. Pis..d off the machinist so he hung up on them. Pressed out the old spindle, machined a new one and pressed it in. Am certain a good machinist can do yours as well. Operative word here is "good".

Roland

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Reply #45 – June 20, 2015, 02:50:21 pm

I am always amazed at the depth and spread of knowledge on this forum. I should probably be used to it by now, but I'm not. I watched this thread closely as another U225 owner. I hope you find a fix.

Is there something I should have checked on my '93?

Craig

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Reply #46 – June 20, 2015, 02:54:08 pm

Back to the basic questions:

Is this a greased bearing or oil bath?

What was the condition of the bearings when the failure occurred?

What actually failed/what was the cause of the failure.

This will be of value to other owners.

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Reply #47 – June 20, 2015, 03:35:38 pm

Seems one of the axle nuts was found in the hub cover, that would indicate very poor mechanic practice, not locking the bearing preload adjustment. Would recommend a shop that has a clue unlike the last one.

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Reply #48 – June 20, 2015, 04:03:58 pm

Looking at photo CAM00152 in the recent photo albums it looks like water got inside the bearings. The oil is rust colored and there are water droplets round it. http://www.foreforums.com/index.php?action=media;sa=media;in=2810

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Reply #49 – June 20, 2015, 06:10:36 pm

When I find out more from the insurance I will let everyone know. ; hopefully Monday 6-22 I will know and decide how to procede.

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