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Support the coach for basement rust repair?

Beginning my basement floor frame rust repair (1992 U225) - should the coach have special support when the floor frame is removed?
Lots of experiences have already been shared about bulkhead and frame rust repairs, and maybe my question has been answered somewhere but I can't find it.
95 U240 #4650
06 Honda CRV

Re: Support the coach for basement rust repair?

Reply #1 –
No. Except for locating the rear trailing arms through the rear bulkhead, and supporting the components attached to it, the bay floor floor provides little structural integrity to the body structure. With spring brake set, front wheels chocked, and safety blocks installed, you should be able to remove the floor.
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370

Re: Support the coach for basement rust repair?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: MisterEd –
Except for locating the rear trailing arms through the rear bulkhead,

Doyle,

Your 225/240 don't have trailing arms/torque tubes like the coaches with air suspension. You have torsalastic suspension with a panhard bar.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Support the coach for basement rust repair?

Reply #3 –
I stand corrected. Thanks, Mike. I thought they all had the FT suspension by 1995.  :-[
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370