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scrollmaster's avatar
scrollmaster
Explorer
Nov 03, 2013

New Axles in, now new question

2001 Jayco Quest 28ft
Changed both bent axles, new bushings, new hanger kit, wet bolts.
I finished everything yesterday evening but I don't have that "W" at the equalizer like I was expecting. I put 3 photo links below so maybe on will work. What I did at assembly was, hang everything with bolts finger tight, bolted everything using 9/16 grade five wet bolts torqued to 70+, put on tires, and let everything down. I haven't greased the wet bolts yet because was out of grease but will do that today. Should it have that "W" or do I need to do something else to get it?


Axle hanger

  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Nov 03, 2013
    The spring shackles at the equalizer should be going up not down. If you tow it they might "pop" into their correct position. Do not get your hand, arm or body it the area when then decide to flip up, as there will be a lot of force occurring when they flip up.

    You have really long spring hangers. It would really improve handling to have 2" square tubes welded from side to side at each of the three spring hanger locations. Chris

  • agesilaus's avatar
    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Nov 03, 2013
    Have you moved the 5ver down the road yet? That may deal with the problem.

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