Complete Front end Overhaul

[Surprise]

I'm planning a trip with the family to Lake of the Ozarks for the 4th of July. I want to completely rebuild the front end on my 84' 310. I'm talking all steering components, rubber, shocks, HD springs, (eliminate the airbags) .
Does anyone know a one-stop shop for these components? Rock Auto, etc?
I'm also converting the rear twins into a queen or???

I can do all the work myself, I'm interested in advice on actual good experience with brands, complete kits, etc.

I'm also going to replace both roof-top AC units and convert the chassis AC system to R44.
But, I'll save that for another thread.

Danny Batsell

[Waipio Rim]

You might want to add a steering coupler, aka rag joint, to the list. When I took our 310 to a mechanic on the road for brake work he wouldn't even test drive it until ours was replaced.

[Surprise]

Hmmmm, rag joint huh? I'll crawl under there tomorrow and locate that.

[Waipio Rim]

Haven't actually seen it, but I think it's at the bottom of the steering column.

[Surprise]

Ok, now I know what you're referring to. The flexible joint between the steering wheel and steering box. It doesn't feel sloppy but they're cheap, so I might as well replace it too! I've located most everything from Rock Auto. They have AC Delco OEM and Heavy Duty parts available. I am having a problem with the grey water tank. I've had it patched up once already, but it's just shot! All dried up. I can't find a replacement anywhere. Im probably going to have one custom made.

[Vycan]

I would recommend new ball joints based off of Mayco's experience in the Classic get together thread.

[Surprise]

Yes Vycan, those too are on the chopping block. What I'm not sure about is on the other end of the control arm. It's a steel rod that connects the control arm to the frame. It has greasable joints. I might as well replace the whole control arm (x4) because they come cheaper all assembled from Rock Auto.

[Vycan]

You'd have to send me a picture for reference. Mine does not have what you describe.

[Zil]

Wise choice to replace the control arm bushings. When I worked BeeLine, that was the main part causing problems. All other shops were too lazy to replace. Rock Auto are very good suppliers.

[Surprise]

Hmmm, Rock Auto doesn't seem to show the correct pitman arm and idler arm for this P30 chassis. Anyone recommend a parts store besides Napa? Maybe a heavy truck shop!

[Waipio Rim]

Mill Supply has a pitman arm:

https://www.millsupply.com/pitman-ar...48.php?p=45739

[Surprise]

That's not for a motorhome. The MH idler and Pitman arms are "L" shaped. SuperSteer has them but, WOW! $$$

[mayco]

You can try SuperSteer but thry are pricey.

[bkahler]

SuperSteer is the best way to go. I installed one (I call them bell cranks) on the drivers side of the 310 and it made a HUGE difference. Ball park price was $300 per side but well worth it as you'll likely never have to replace it again.

GM no longer stocks the OEM bell cranks. About eight years ago I had one of the Chevy dealers check national stock for them and I ended up getting the last two that they could locate from around the US. They were a lot cheaper than SuperSteer. Figured they would work ok for my little 20' Argosy.

[mayco]

I did install the supersteer on both sides. It did make quite a bit of difference but other components were in need of replacement also. I think I gave $275 a piece off of Amazon Prime. They are very accessible folks at their shop. I called with a question and actually talked with the guy thats on the youtube video about the install. Not sure about the gassers but the motor mounts for the diesel pose a real challenge when bolting up the bell crank on the passenger side.

Mike

[choctawmel]

Thi9s tread kind-a fizzed. I'm getting to my 'list' of I need to's and my next idem is replacing the bellcrank bearings.

First: I've located the 'supersteer p3032' for $309.95. Is there a left and right or are they the same??

[cmadmaxman]

Mel, they are the same.