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10-14-2020, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master  
2004 28' Classic
Monument
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Bob,
Okay, you got me (and Google). What is TITO? 
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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10-14-2020, 12:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 8,507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveP
Bob,
Okay, you got me (and Google). What is TITO? |
TETO is “To Each Their Own” IIRC...
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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10-14-2020, 12:26 PM
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CLOUDSPLITTER "Tahawus"
2003 25' Classic
Zanadude Nebula
, Milky Way
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,550
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveP
Bob,
Okay, you got me (and Google). What is TITO? |
TETO
Bob
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10-14-2020, 03:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 890
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The search may have gone better if I had spelled it right... 
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DaveP
2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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10-14-2020, 05:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 507
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Quote:
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The search may have gone better if I had spelled it right... |
I thought he was talking about vodka
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10-14-2020, 07:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 890
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I like vodka, so I guess that is a TETO...
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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10-14-2020, 08:42 PM
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CLOUDSPLITTER "Tahawus"
2003 25' Classic
Zanadude Nebula
, Milky Way
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,550
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^
Yes it is...but fine Bourbon is a necessity.👍
Bob
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"Any nation that can survive what we have lately in the way of government, is on the high road to permanent glory."
Molly Ivins
“Change is the new normal, if nothing changes, nothing is normal, everything changes, everything is normal.”
RLC
Tahawus
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10-15-2020, 07:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 890
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
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Yes it is...but fine Bourbon is a necessity.👍
Bob
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Bob, TETO.
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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10-16-2020, 10:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,788
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Good job..
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10-17-2020, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 890
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Thanks, TJ!
I adjusted the Blue Ox hitch up today and took the trailer for a spin around the block. The trailer and truck are sitting nice and level. Best of all, I was able to pull out and into my driveway without changing hitches!  No scraping! What a pleasure!
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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12-21-2020, 08:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 890
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I see a lot of people still looking at these posts. If you have questions, feel free to ask!! 
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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12-22-2020, 05:20 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2000 30' Excella
GTA
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Join Date: Feb 2019
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Originally Posted by DaveP
Just an FYI, as an after-thought. I had most of the tools, floor jacks, jack stands, die grinders, etc. from prior hobbies/experiences to do this install. If you would need to buy all of this stuff, it would be cost prohibitive and I would recommend having some one who does this kind of work, do it for you. It is not for the faint of heart to do this install. I did four hour stints doing this work. After 5 days of crawling/sliding around under the trailer, I was ready for a couple of days rest!  |
Dave How did you align the new Axles? did you measure form the ball on a triangle from the centre of the ball to the centre of the axles? Or did you take it to a dealer to do final set up?
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12-22-2020, 06:26 AM
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Slide Out Society #001
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Ultraclassic,
I'll let Dave provide his answer, but this is what I did on ONE lift install.
Prior to loosening any axle bolts scribe a line from the axle UP onto the frame at each mount.
Now after getting the new spacers and axles back and just before final tightening re-align and inspect those scribe lines. A ratchet strap or other can help put them back where they were if req'd.
Gary
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Carslile Actuator, Equal-i-zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook.
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12-22-2020, 07:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Ultraclassic,
As Gary did, I scribed a line on the frame for each axle. I then triangulated from the front ball mount to check those scribe lines which looked good. I aligned the axles to the scribe lines when mounting the axles. I then triangulated to the mounted axles, as a double check, and found that it was all lined up. I also check the toe alignment wheel to wheel to make sure that was square (which it was). I raced cars for 20 years so I am used to making these kinds of measurements.
Side note. Since I had the old Henschen axles on my trailer and had to machine out one mounting hole per side per axle, I was very cautious to make sure I did that on the same side of the holes in the frame on each axle. Not a major deal, but an important one. 
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2014 Ford F150 FX4 Ecoboost
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12-22-2020, 08:24 AM
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CLOUDSPLITTER "Tahawus"
2003 25' Classic
Zanadude Nebula
, Milky Way
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Dave, we have a 2005 28’ Classic. So I’m watching this closely, what caused you to replace the axles?
Hopefully mine will last a little longer.
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It was age on our '03. We developed inside edge tire ware on the curbside front tire. I blamed a bent axle, but it turned out the rubber had failed allowing the tire to shift.
POI.. I was aware from the start that GVWR rating of the AS did NOT match the axle ratings JC installed. 7300lb GVWR vs 2 3500lb axles.
I babied them for 17 Seasons and JC installed 4000lb standard,(no never) axles in August.
Bob
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Force of habit...I still baby them.😂
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“Change is the new normal, if nothing changes, nothing is normal, everything changes, everything is normal.”
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12-24-2020, 05:25 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2000 30' Excella
GTA
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 403
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveP
Ultraclassic,
As Gary did, I scribed a line on the frame for each axle. I then triangulated from the front ball mount to check those scribe lines which looked good. I aligned the axles to the scribe lines when mounting the axles. I then triangulated to the mounted axles, as a double check, and found that it was all lined up. I also check the toe alignment wheel to wheel to make sure that was square (which it was). I raced cars for 20 years so I am used to making these kinds of measurements.
Side note. Since I had the old Henschen axles on my trailer and had to machine out one mounting hole per side per axle, I was very cautious to make sure I did that on the same side of the holes in the frame on each axle. Not a major deal, but an important one. |
That makes sense, I am a mechanic and thought the triangular measurement from the tow ball to the centre of the axles ( bearing cap) would do it, and also would check if the arms are bent or if new made incorrectly
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