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Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #25 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Ok 6 bushings on their way. I drove down thru the Border this am to mail them to you so expect them in 3 days. I did this as our mail would take a couple of weeks maybe  and the cost was over $30 cndn but taking them into Washington state it was $7us. I filled up the L Rover with gas but it was only 3c less than ours a litre. Nice drive thru mountains and along the river except I had to sit for 20mins while they were paving hwy. Hotel for night was reasonable $150 so all good.
I have 6 more left if anyone needs them
John

Hotel was bs,,,,,we live 40mins north of border.
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Ok 6 bushings on their way. I drove down thru the Border this am to mail them to you so expect them in 3 days. I did this as our mail would take a couple of weeks maybe  and the cost was over $30 cndn but taking them into Washington state it was $7us. I filled up the L Rover with gas but it was only 3c less than ours a litre. Nice drive thru mountains and along the river except I had to sit for 20mins while they were paving hwy. Hotel for night was reasonable $150 so all good.
I have 6 more left if anyone needs them
John

Hotel was bs,,,,,we live 40mins north of border.


 John,
You are indeed a good man and karma will treat you well.
 Many thanks does not come close!

  Rich
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #26 –
John
 I THINK I know the answer...
 But if you want any compensation please let me know.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #27 –
Compensation is that they will work for you. I just mentioned  the info for reason to take a nice drive.
Enjoy.
John
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
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #28 –
John,
Again,
 Thank you.

 Proof once again that sailors of the interstate are the best.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #29 –
John,
 The Eagle has landed.
 I say again;
 The Eagle has landed.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #30 –
Good news they made it safe. Hope they work for you.
John
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
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #31 –
Well, the saga continues.
Alice is in the shop for other repairs along with the torson bar end bushings and NOW they tell me that the other end, the bushings that wrap around the bar where it attaches to the axle housing need to be replaced.
 Anybody have ANY idea where to get them,  or the mfgr and part number?
 She won't pass inspection and I can't believe she'll become useless for $20 worth of parts.
 I'm stressing like heck over this.
 I want on the road again!
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #32 –
Thanks for the picture.

REALLY hard to believe that it will not pass inspection because of SWAY BAR BUSHINGS! REALLY??? If that is what they told you, I would sure take the coach to another inspection station.

There is nothing unique about the sway bar bushings on your coach and is NOT a torsilastic suspension component.

Be sure to check the same things on your front sway bar-- probably need replacing as well.

Replacement is an easy DYI job.  Pair of vice grips to hold the end link and wrenches is all it takes.

Check with Roadmaster or others who handle sway bars and bushings.  You will also want to replace the 8 end link bushings. All you need are the dimensions. Go with polyurethane bushings for better sway control.

BTW, I e-mailed you a couple of pages out of the Torsilastic Shop manual so we can all use the proper terms for what is needed.
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: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #33 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
  You will also want to replace the 8 end link bushings.

 Those have been taken care of, thanks.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #34 –
Quote from: Moby –
Those have been taken care of, thanks.

If there is any clearance/space between the end link bushing and the bar or chassis, the sway bar can not function as designed.  If bushings are new, tighten up the end link bolt/nut to remove clearance. From your photo, doesn't look like the end link bushings are new or polyurethane.

Again this applies to any vehicle with a sway bar, be it a pickup truck or motorhome. Torsilastic or air suspension.  Gas or diesel.
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: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #35 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
If there is any clearance/space between the end link bushing and the bar or chassis, the sway bar can not function as designed. 

Again, this part has been taken care of
Its the section where it attaches to the axle housing (as shown in pictures) that is the issue.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #36 –
Quote from: Moby –
Again, this part has been taken care of
Its the section where it attaches to the axle housing (as shown in pictures) that is the issue.

Completely understand.

Just do a google search for "Polyurethane sway bar bushings"
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: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #37 –
Told you on reply number 17 about those parts a month ago,can't help you more than that.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #38 –
Quote from: John44 –
Told you on reply number 17 about those parts a month ago,can't help you more than that.

 If I had the unit in my driveway, I could do that.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #39 –
See if the shop can measure the bar diameter,it's just hard for us to tell you what you need one reason being that could be an aftermarket bar,it looks like 1 inch,but could be more or less,another option would be to find a parts store that has 7/8ths to 1 1/4
inch bushings that would let you bring the ones that don't fit back.Agree with Brett,if the shop can tell you the bushings are no
good but can't find new ones try and find another shop and/or inspection place.Don't let it stress you,it will get repaired.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #40 –
Need ID and OD of the two main bushings to get replacements.

Need ID and "nipple" dimensions for end link replacements.

Again, polyurethane is by far the preferred material.
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: Parts needed - torsion bushings for U225

Reply #41 –
Whew!
 What an experience!
 First thanks for all the assistance.  Got the call today that "the bushings are not bad enough to fail".  Gee, Brett kinda sounds like "REALLY hard to believe that it will not pass inspection because of SWAY BAR BUSHINGS! REALLY???".
 Whatever.
 Axle seal replaced, shock absorber welded back tomorrow and I pick her up Monday.

 Now that I know she's gonna be road worthy I'll start the smaller projects I have planned.  New batteries first.
In restless dreams I walked alone.
Narrow streets of cobblestone.


'93 U225
Build 4337
'14 CRV Toad