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Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #50 –
 Torsilastic suspension is a long rod that is wound up to work like a spring.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #51 –
Agree with Pierce-- never a need for all wheel drive, more ground clearance etc in 50k miles SOB.

Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #52 –
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2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #53 –
Quote from: oldguy –
Torsilastic suspension is a long rod that is wound up to work like a spring.
A torsion bar is as you described: clamped to the chassis at one end, the load on the other and the bar is twisted.
Chrysler used them for the front suspension, Studebaker for the rear and made it ride height adjustable.
Goodrich Velvet Ride Torsilatic suspension is a bar mounted in rubber and the rubber provides the spring.  Much shorter than a torsion bar.  On the U225/U240 models they're barely longer than the wheel diameter and are connected to the house on both sides of the wheel fore and aft.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
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Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #54 –
My '60 Chevy has the torsion rod suspension. Took out the small block and put in a 396 then tightened the torsion rod bolt to bring it back up to stock height. No messing with having to change springs.
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Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #55 –
Quote from: craneman –
My '60 Chevy has the torsion rod suspension. Took out the small block and put in a 396 then tightened the torsion rod bolt to bring it back up to stock height. No messing with having to change springs.
The U225/U240 have 1/4" shim plates that are removed to raise the ride height.
I'd like to know the name of the company in Mexico that makes new ones.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #56 –
Sulastic Rubber Springs. Silver Eagle

The factory is in Mexico.  The owner lives in San Antonio, TX.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #57 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
Sulastic Rubber Springs. Silver Eagle

The factory is in Mexico.  The owner lives in San Antonio, TX.
I've had the Sulastic web site book marked since before we bought our U225 and I've been watching the price go up.  I was hoping that I could deal with either a Mexican dealer or the factory directly.  We're not in need but as much as possible I adhere the the six Pee's: Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance and its corollary Your failure to plan does not become my emergency.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.

Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #58 –
The factory owner in San Antonio= dealing with the factory.

And, the rear spring issue with the quite a bit heavier U240 is likely not an issue for your U225.

If you can remove shims to achieve the ride height spec of 32-33" no need to consider replacement.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: U225 - U300 coaches

Reply #59 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
The factory owner in San Antonio= dealing with the factory.

And, the rear spring issue with the quite a bit heavier U240 is likely not an issue for your U225.

If you can remove shims to achieve the ride height spec of 32-33" no need to consider replacement.
There might be one more shim.  Always be prepared.
1992 Foretravel Grand Villa
U225 SBID Build No. 4134
1986 Rockwood Driftwood
1968 S.I.A.T.A. Spring
1962 Studebaker Lark
1986 Honda VF700C
1983 Honda VF750C
Charlie, the Dog was broken out of jail 24 Oct 2023
N1RPN
AA1OH (H)e who must be obeyed.