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02-09-2003, 06:10 PM
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1972 31' Sovereign
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New Axles vs Old Picture
Here is a picture I snapped during the axle replacement project that shows the height profile difference for anyone that is interested. Cold weather is hampering the completion of this project.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
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02-09-2003, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited
The State of
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That's a significant difference!
I know what you mean about cold weather!
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02-09-2003, 06:38 PM
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Wow
Mike,
Good job! I bet she'll be really smooth over the bumps once you're done.
John
p.s. is that snow on the ground??????
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02-09-2003, 07:14 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
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cinders
pick
your'e doing it all WRONG!
don't you know trailers without wheels are supposed to be on cinderblocks!
i know what you mean about the weather, putting off oil change in my truck until it is in the 20's again.
then it will be time to break out the shorts and valvoline!
john
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02-09-2003, 09:36 PM
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Frozen
At least the frozen ground is providing a firm and solid surface for the jacks. Good photo! You are the man! There is no way I'd even contemplate working in the snow.
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02-10-2003, 12:35 PM
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1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
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Yeah John, that's snow alright. COLD snow! It's not to bad working in the high 20's. But, when it's in the single digits and teens, I stay inside as much as possible, in front of the woodburner.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce!
Air # 283
WBCCI 1350
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02-10-2003, 02:06 PM
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1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
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Pick
Were you able to order axles that fit, or did you have to do any special fitting?
Ken J
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02-10-2003, 05:02 PM
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1972 31' Sovereign
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Ken, I ordered Henschen axles through Inland RV. They fit like a glove, exact replacements.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce!
Air # 283
WBCCI 1350
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02-10-2003, 05:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
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Thats great....... thats my plan for my '75 this spring.
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02-10-2003, 05:20 PM
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Heat wave
Pick,
I here you guys are going to be in the mid to upper 30's later this week. This will have to help the joints in your body !!
John
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02-12-2003, 04:29 PM
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Old axel
Pick
That picture of yours that shows the before is where mine are, did you order the bare axel or a complete one from Andy?.
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02-12-2003, 05:28 PM
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1972 31' Sovereign
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I ordered bare, from Andy. My hubs and bearings are good, brake plates are good. I did put on one set of brake plates for good measure though.
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2003 GMC 2500HD 4X4 D/A Ext. Cab
Propane Powered Honda EU2000i
Lots of Hot Sauce!
Air # 283
WBCCI 1350
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02-13-2003, 08:36 PM
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John
You should see what I have under our AS, cinder block, paving bricks, and 2x8 fore and aft of the axels, I will have to jack it up some more to put the tires back on. Has anybody had to have their trailer aligned after the axels had been replaced?, the last owner put on tires that have been to Texas twice and still in very good shape.
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02-13-2003, 10:10 PM
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Austin
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Gene,
You need to invest in a good set of jackstands!
Those cinder blocks are mankillers. A lot of shade tree mechanics have met their maker when those things decide to crumble without warning. I have four of the three ton ratcheting models which I picked up at the auto supply for about fifty bucks a set, not bad life insurance.
Chas
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02-14-2003, 09:09 AM
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Airstream Dealer
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Axle alignment
All new axles are aligned, prior to shipment.
However, it is wise to check the axle mounting plates, to insure that they are mounted "exactly" correct.
Measuring from the center of the jack post to a reference on each of the axle mounting plates, will answer that question.
On a 31 foot trailer, if there is a difference of 1/8 inch between the axle mounting plates, it will cause the trailer to tow dog leg, about 2 1/2 inches.
Andy
inlandrv.com
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02-14-2003, 09:18 AM
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Airstream Dealer
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Jack Stands
Using cinder blocks in place of a jack stand, is asking on bended knees, to be severly injured, or KILLED.
If someone cannot afford to buy jack stands, and wish to do their own repairs, which required them, then they shouldn't own an Airstream to start with.
Brutal and blunt, YES.
DON'T EVER USE CINDER BLOCKS TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF A TRAILER, OR MOTORHOME.
Your family will love you, if you don't.
Andy
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airstreamparts.com
airstreamcandy.com
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02-14-2003, 04:20 PM
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1992 29' Excella
madison
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parady
my suggestion to pick to place his trailer on cinder blocks was a joke!
i was trying to be funny!
i own jack stands and use them all the time.
andy is correct! do it right or don't do it at all!
i hope no one was misled by my post.
john
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02-14-2003, 04:39 PM
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Rivet Master
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John,
So should I return my cinder blocks to Home Depot?
John
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02-14-2003, 04:43 PM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
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run john run!
john
go as fast as you can!
john
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02-14-2003, 04:57 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
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John, don't take them back! Grab that 2X8 and reconstruct that entertainment center like they were designed for in the first place, silly. Talk about "do it right or don't do it at all." Shoot, I saw sombody actually building walls out of them once, if you can believe it!
Randy
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