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02-27-2012, 10:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Well its a steering damper... normally its mounted across the chassis under the engine cross member.
The supersteer is a win.
They are $300 bucks a piece, and are a huge upgrade, as they have roller bearings instead of the stock sloppy plain bearing units.
SuperSteer Bell Crank for Chevy P30/32 Motorhome Chassis
Looseness, or play in the steering wheel can often be attributed to the bell crank (or "idler"), which supports the steering linkage. Original equipment designs utilize common sleeve bushings, which often wear out prematurely and cannot be adjusted for side play. By contrast, SuperSteer bell cranks utilize tapered roller bearings, which are far better at carrying load and can be adjusted to achieve precise movement.
SuperSteer Bell Crank P3032
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02-27-2012, 09:08 PM
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Alumnati
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2011
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I coincidentally replaced the steering damper on our 345 yesterday. The old one was totally shot and our coach only has 51,000 on the clock. After reading this thread I immediately ordered the Supersteer bell crank. Our coach handled like a pogo stick. This should do the trick.
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03-04-2012, 07:51 PM
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Athens GA
1995 28' Excella
1989 34' Excella
1986 31' Sovereign
1987 34.5' Airstream 345
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Keyair
Well its a steering damper... normally its mounted across the chassis under the engine cross member.
The supersteer is a win.
They are $300 bucks a piece, and are a huge upgrade, as they have roller bearings instead of the stock sloppy plain bearing units.
SuperSteer Bell Crank for Chevy P30/32 Motorhome Chassis
Looseness, or play in the steering wheel can often be attributed to the bell crank (or "idler"), which supports the steering linkage. Original equipment designs utilize common sleeve bushings, which often wear out prematurely and cannot be adjusted for side play. By contrast, SuperSteer bell cranks utilize tapered roller bearings, which are far better at carrying load and can be adjusted to achieve precise movement.
SuperSteer Bell Crank P3032
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I have them on mine. As I have been tell y'all my Moho drives great with those. I recommend getting for yours if you don't already have. They make all the difference in the world. I was able to pass big rigs on the highway without blowing off the road after I installed mine.
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03-11-2012, 05:39 PM
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#104
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Your M/H...
In 1989, the base price/MSRP was....
$118,762
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03-31-2012, 08:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
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anyone have any ideas where to locate replacement tail-light lenses? Just started looking this evening, but so far not much luck. As well, what about the turn signal lenses for the front of moho? Of course, I'm looking for best price, doubt that I could afford anything directly from Airstream. Gotta be a supplier out there somewhere
Thanks, Derek
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03-31-2012, 08:47 PM
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#106
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
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04-01-2012, 09:02 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Look what finally came!
Just out front of my home, sweeping the last bit of leaves (leaves don't come down in the fall here in Florida) and discovered that I had a package hidden. Wow, this is going to be so cool! Now DadsToy and I can actually be 'twins' with our iPad steering wheel holders!
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04-01-2012, 01:02 PM
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#109
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Just out front of my home, sweeping the last bit of leaves (leaves don't come down in the fall here in Florida) and discovered that I had a package hidden. Wow, this is going to be so cool! Now DadsToy and I can actually be 'twins' with our iPad steering wheel holders!
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Your going to love it!
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04-02-2012, 11:43 AM
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#110
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
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No one fell for it Crazee, because you plagiarized the photo! Nice try though. I thought for a moment I was going to have to bail you our also.
Dave
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
Just out front of my home, sweeping the last bit of leaves (leaves don't come down in the fall here in Florida) and discovered that I had a package hidden. Wow, this is going to be so cool! Now DadsToy and I can actually be 'twins' with our iPad steering wheel holders!
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04-02-2012, 11:48 AM
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#111
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Rivet Master
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Originally Posted by masseyfarm
No one fell for it Crazee, because you plagiarized the photo! Nice try though. I thought for a moment I was going to have to bail you our also.
Dave
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Derek, it's true, Airstreamer's don't have a sense of humor...sad.
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04-02-2012, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dadstoy
Derek, it's true, Airstreamer's don't have a seance of humor...sad.
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I bet it is the heavy exposure to all that aluminum. It's starting to affect me too!
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04-02-2012, 11:55 AM
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Rivet Master
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Originally Posted by dadstoy
I bet it is the heavy exposure to all that aluminum. It's starting to affect me too!
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Nope, that's not it either, that would be lead exposure that affects the old brain.
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04-02-2012, 02:25 PM
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
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Are you buying that paint from China again?
Dave
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Originally Posted by dadstoy
Nope, that's not it either, that would be lead exposure that affects the old brain.
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04-02-2012, 03:05 PM
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#115
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Huh?
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04-02-2012, 05:33 PM
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#116
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Rivet Master
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Quote:
Originally Posted by masseyfarm
Are you buying that paint from China again?
Dave
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Yes, that and just about every part I have put on the MH recently!
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04-02-2012, 05:39 PM
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#117
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
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Why don't you lads get together and send one of those 345 diesel pushers over to China and ask them to make copies! They are real good at that and can do it in a short time frame.
They even copied the new Ford P/U.
Chinese carmaker blatantly copies Ford F-150
Dave
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Originally Posted by dadstoy
Yes, that and just about every part I have put on the MH recently!
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04-07-2012, 03:12 PM
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#118
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Ok, here's a new question. Since $ are tight, no camping in foreseeable future, I'm considering removing all of the interior, including the interior skin so I can remove Fiberglas insulation and replace it with something with a higher R-rated value. Has anyone ever stripped interior of their Classic Motorhome? If so, any hints or suggestions?
Thanks, Derek
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04-07-2012, 03:40 PM
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#119
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Rivet Master
2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok, here's a new question. Since $ are tight, no camping in foreseeable future, I'm considering removing all of the interior, including the interior skin so I can remove Fiberglas insulation Thanks, Derek
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Old saying if it ain't broke don't fix might apply, if dollars are short.
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04-07-2012, 03:56 PM
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#120
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Removing interior is all me. Home Depot credit card for rest, lol. Plans are to full-time in motorhome in 9 years. Now is good a time as any. Plus, have garage to store all of interior now....
Thanks, Derek
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