On to axles
 

I removed an axle for measurement tomorrow. I'm going with Dexter, $410 each plus tax, no shipping.
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I installed the new converter today, and ordered axles. They may be here as soon as the 4th of march. I cant wait to put them in!

Keep us posted on your efforts.

Kevin

Now that is a good deal. Glad that it's working out for you!

lahrfarm,
I got about the same deal with Dexter. The axle came exactly as ordered -measurements were perfect. No problems with installation either. Had to pick them up at the local dealership. The only problem was waitin for them to arrive!
Have fun.
Tim

Only problem I've had so far was getting the guy to understand why I did'nt want 5000# axles. I thought he was'nt going to order them for me for a few min.:lol:

Will you get new wheels too?

Had'nt planed on it. The old ones are in good shape and should fit, I think.

Apparently the original wheels aren't split rim.

No, just regular rims.

Can anyone tell me what type or even brand/part# the shocks are?

Do the shocks do anything on a torsion axle?

Monroe gasmatic 555003 I believe are the correct replacements for horizontal applications.

The subject of shock absorbers has been heavily discussed here on the forums and the VAP. I think it's a toss up. If you have them installed, they won't make the ride any worse.

Thanks Top, I will probably put them on, I've gone this far might as well finish. Oriely auto has them local, that was a surprise!

The correct part number for the Airstream horizontal shocks is 0220003.

Use caution when using a shock that does not have a known stiffness, as one that is too stiff could cause a shock beacket to shear off.

When in doubt, using the OEM part, puts you back to original, safely.

Andy

There is no doubt. Those are the correct Monroe gasmatic shocks. I got that number from Colin Hyde. An Airstream number is just a number. Since Airstream doesn't manufacture shocks that I'm aware of, I'm sure it's just a number that will cross reference to a Monroe, Bilstein or KYB part number.

Airstream uses a Gabriel shock.

Many non Airstream dealers, use all kinds of different products, since they cannot purchase from Airstream as a dealer.

They may or may not be using the correct replacement part.

Andy

I dont believe I've ever heard of a funcioning shock being so stiff it could shear a bolt that is the correct size for that shocks collar. I know Monroe is a good product, and I'm sure both brands will perform well. My old ones are solid as a rock, I'm sure this will be better!

I will disagree with Monroe being a good shock maybe a few years back (more then 5yrs) but Now there cheap and not worth the trouble. I have had to replace several of there shocks that were less then a year old and under 10k miles on them (automotive)
if you buy them keep your receipt you will most likely need to warranty at least one of them.