|
03-02-2008, 04:09 PM
|
#1
|
New Member
1976 31' Sovereign
1999 35' XL 355 w/slide
roswell
, New Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3
|
hello
I am happy to find a forum to discuss and obtain information concerning my 1976 airastream which I am rehabilitating. At present I am looking for information on the installation of shocks on the unit. If anyone could help it would be appreciated. I haven't belonged to an internet forum before so I may be somewhat naive to begin with. A happy day to all you airstream enthusiasts out there.
Dennis Schummer
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 04:12 PM
|
#2
|
Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
|
Welcome Dennis,
I see your from Roswell, I was there a couple years ago, I have family in Las Cruses. Welcome, and thanks for saying hello!
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 04:18 PM
|
#3
|
3 Rivet Member
Roblin
, MB.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 113
|
Welcome & hello
You don't say what length your '76 A/S is. We purchased a '76 31' Sovereign in October 2007.
No doubt members of the forum will come on board with advice about your shocks. Also you can use the search feature and key in shocks and there will be all kinds of information for you.
Enjoy your rehabilitating!!
Bob
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 04:18 PM
|
#4
|
New Member
1976 31' Sovereign
1999 35' XL 355 w/slide
roswell
, New Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3
|
thank you airdale
Deschummm
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 04:21 PM
|
#5
|
New Member
1976 31' Sovereign
1999 35' XL 355 w/slide
roswell
, New Mexico
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 3
|
nairchnchyz
It is a 31 ft like yours thanks for the info
deschummm
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 04:25 PM
|
#6
|
4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Bertram
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 277
|
Welcome aboard! You goy it, this is a great site and you can spend months just reveing old post for relivant threads. USe your search function as well. It really helps. Working on my old 73 and I can hardly think of a question that can't get an answer here. Best part is Andy and crew manage this site better than any I've seen. I expect it is the friendliest site on the web, but of course since we are all streamers that probably goes with the territory
Post pictures, and rest assured, there are plenty of us with vintage rigs and various budgets!
PS: Former Almagordo resident (72, 73) and still miss the sandy beachs of White Sands...even if we had no water there.
Welcome aboard.
Rob n Terry
__________________
Catmando
"There’s not much in life we can’t over-analyze”
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 04:43 PM
|
#7
|
4 Rivet Member
2002 31' Classic
Ozark
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 307
|
Dennis, Glad your aboard, you can always find people to ask your quesions to. Alot of knowldged is always availible at the "Forums" section or use the "Search" function and type in word that relates to your interest, you'll ususally get a list of threads related to your interest. JB
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 05:48 PM
|
#8
|
Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
|
Your Welcome Dennis!
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 06:27 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,174
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by deschummm
I am happy to find a forum to discuss and obtain information concerning my 1976 airastream which I am rehabilitating. At present I am looking for information on the installation of shocks on the unit. If anyone could help it would be appreciated. I haven't belonged to an internet forum before so I may be somewhat naive to begin with. A happy day to all you airstream enthusiasts out there.
Dennis Schummer
|
Well I guess I will answer your question. Putting shocks on an A/S is about that same as a car, only easier. First, you need to get 4 shocks, best place will most likely be an A/s dealer near you or www.inlandrv, or www.vintagetrailersupply. The shock on an A/S are mounted darn near horizontal, sp do not try to use a gas shock from a auto supply, not to mention the shock mounts are an odd size. Once you get the shocks, pull the wheels, remove upper and lower shock nuts and washers (keep them to re-install), and remove and replace. It really is that simple.
Good luck and welcome to the forums.
__________________
Dave
TAC# MI-1
Operation "Save Rudy" Strike Team (charter member)
Yes, I am still working on it.
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 07:05 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 739
|
Dennis,
Welcome to the forums. You live in a great part of the country. I used to travel through Roswell on business several time a year.
__________________
Royce (K0RKK) 146.460 simplex
Web page https://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
|
|
|
03-02-2008, 07:29 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1969 23' Safari
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 699
|
ummm, hey guys, is there a reason you're not telling Dennis about the torsion axles? new shocks won't do you much good if the axle needs replacing so let's just get it over with and OPEN THAT CAN OF WORMS
D-man, search "axle replacement" or something first, unless you've already ascertained that your axles are good. If so, shocks are a piece of cake, bro. you just take the old ones off and bolt the new ones on. I hope you are just that lucky too!
fotochop
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|