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08-28-2007, 05:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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THANKS MARY ,ITS A VERY TIGHT SPOT 15 YEARS A RUST ORIGINAL NUTS.A TOUGH JOB, NOT AS EASY AS ANDY SAID IT WAS.i USED PB BLASTER A PIPE WENCH AND VISE GRIPES FYI NUT SPLITTER WILL NOT WORK ON THIS TYPE OF NUT, IT HAS A WASHER WELDED TO IT.FLUSH WITH SCHOCK.
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Originally Posted by enduroryda
Hey John....Good job..sounds like that was quite the project. I learned something new from this thread. I had to look up what a nut splitter was...never heard of one. Now I have to get me one! Looks like they would come in pretty handy! Good luck getting the other 3 off...How did you end up getting that stripped nut off? I usually use a box wrench and a hammer and some PB Blast for the buggers
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08-30-2007, 12:34 PM
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#22
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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Shock Replacement
Hi Andy,you were right,it takes less time,if you do it right.I did not first bend the plates that hold the top shocks on.This step makes it earier so as not to strip the top nuts.Also moving both wheels makes the acessablilty for getting the pry bar in to bend the plates and make it easier put the shocks on and tighten the nuts.You can see I treated the beam with rust prove paint.The otherside should go very fast now that I have it down.Yes a six pack for each side. is about right.
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08-30-2007, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Originally Posted by firedog
Hi Andy,you were right,it takes less time,if you do it right.I did not first bend the plates that hold the top shocks on.This step makes it earier so as not to strip the top nuts.Also moving both wheels makes the acessablilty for getting the pry bar in to bend the plates and make it easier put the shocks on and tighten the nuts.You can see I treated the beam with rust prove paint.The otherside should go very fast now that I have it down.Yes a six pack for each side. is about right.
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Was that a six pack per side, or per wheel?
Andy
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08-30-2007, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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Mixing Shocks
Andy I have a question on the Shocks.I installed 2 types.of shocks both from airstream in Ohio.I had a old pair that is 10 years old never used A/S .From the previous owner.they are Delco part # 4975425 a heaver shock from 10 years ago.Installed them on the front axel.The second shock is also a A/S shock a Gabriell part #1700312SA it matches the original shocks replaced.you think I am ok doing this.Thanks John. Pss.The top shock is the Delco and bottom shock is the Gabriell.
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08-30-2007, 03:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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per side lolol I am a slow drinker.
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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Was that a six pack per side, or per wheel?
Andy
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08-30-2007, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by firedog
Andy I have a question on the Shocks.I installed 2 types.of shocks both from airstream in Ohio.I had a old pair that is 10 years old never used A/S .From the previous owner.they are Delco part # 4975425 a heaver shock from 10 years ago.Installed them on the front axel.The second shock is also a A/S shock a Gabriell part #1700312SA it matches the original shocks replaced.you think I am ok doing this.Thanks John. Pss.The top shock is the Delco and bottom shock is the Gabriell.
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Internally, the shocks are the same.
Andy
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08-31-2007, 12:33 PM
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#27
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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all done 1 side
I even, ajusted my breaks and painted my rims and clear coated them .Have a look .
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08-31-2007, 12:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
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Looks awesome - Wayne would approve.
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08-31-2007, 12:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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Thanks, now the other side to do. By the way I talk to Wayne yesterday, hes doing fine.
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08-31-2007, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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Mixing Shocks
WITH PIC
Quote:
Originally Posted by firedog
Andy I have a question on the Shocks.I installed 2 types.of shocks both from airstream in Ohio.I had a old pair that is 10 years old never used A/S .From the previous owner.they are Delco part # 4975425 a heaver shock from 10 years ago.Installed them on the front axel.The second shock is also a A/S shock a Gabriell part #1700312SA it matches the original shocks replaced.you think I am ok doing this.Thanks John. Pss.The top shock is the Delco and bottom shock is the Gabriell.
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08-31-2007, 06:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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WITH PIC
Quote:
Originally Posted by firedog
Hi Andy,you were right,it takes less time,if you do it right.I did not first bend the plates that hold the top shocks on.This step makes it earier so as not to strip the top nuts.Also moving both wheels makes the acessablilty for getting the pry bar in to bend the plates and make it easier put the shocks on and tighten the nuts.You can see I treated the beam with rust prove paint.The otherside should go very fast now that I have it down.Yes a six pack for each side. is about right.
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08-31-2007, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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WITH PIC
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Originally Posted by enduroryda
Hey John....Good job..sounds like that was quite the project. I learned something new from this thread. I had to look up what a nut splitter was...never heard of one. Now I have to get me one! Looks like they would come in pretty handy! Good luck getting the other 3 off...How did you end up getting that stripped nut off? I usually use a box wrench and a hammer and some PB Blast for the buggers
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09-01-2007, 09:26 AM
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#33
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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Second half of Trailer
Boy oh Boy,the second half of the job went like silk I had the old shocks off in 20 minutes,see pic.I used a long pry bar to bend the plates.
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09-01-2007, 05:42 PM
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#34
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Rivet Master
1992 29' Excella
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All Done
Well ,4 shocks,wheels painted and clear coated, frame rust treatment, brakes adjusted. Experience Priceless.
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