bainer1290
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- Dec 2, 2007
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Just upgraded our Class C to a Class A, had a full inspection done on the unit, did a few things to bring it up to par, valve cover gaskets, plugs, filters, replaced the steering coupler and did an alignment. During the alignment they had to add some shims to the front axle as there was excessive caster. The alignment did make it handle better but I still think I can do more.
The coach is well maintained, the previous owner put new tires on it about 5 years ago so they are still very new 90% tread. I had the shop check the front end out and the steering box and everything is tight.
I find that in windy conditions the coach tends to have lots of body roll and wanders on the road. Now I know its a 29' vehicle and its not going to handle like my truck. I was looking at the front & rear sway bars and some of the bushings look worn, take a look at the pics and let me know what you think. Both sway bars appear to be about 1-1/4, didn't measure them yet. The shocks look old, one had a partial sticker on it and I think it says Monroe. Also the bushings where the leaf springs attach to the frame look cracked but would they make a difference? I am wondering if my money would be better spent on new sway bar bushings, Bilstein's, air bags or ???
The chassis is a Dodge M500 if that helps.
Thank you,
Rob
The coach is well maintained, the previous owner put new tires on it about 5 years ago so they are still very new 90% tread. I had the shop check the front end out and the steering box and everything is tight.
I find that in windy conditions the coach tends to have lots of body roll and wanders on the road. Now I know its a 29' vehicle and its not going to handle like my truck. I was looking at the front & rear sway bars and some of the bushings look worn, take a look at the pics and let me know what you think. Both sway bars appear to be about 1-1/4, didn't measure them yet. The shocks look old, one had a partial sticker on it and I think it says Monroe. Also the bushings where the leaf springs attach to the frame look cracked but would they make a difference? I am wondering if my money would be better spent on new sway bar bushings, Bilstein's, air bags or ???
The chassis is a Dodge M500 if that helps.
Thank you,
Rob