Any help would be appreciated!
Hello Everyone, I’m saving this coach. The PO started to restore it many years ago and has since passed away. Any help would be appreciated! Those who want to help and/or who like to turn wrenc...
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Dave, Thanks for the info..
I've never worked on a Toronado front suspension.
I know the torsion bar is under extreme tension/load.
However, I do not fully understand what I will need to do, to release the tension safely.
And I must say I completely forgot that the coach will sit much higher or even bounce harder due to the stiffness of the rear suspension from the missing engine and transmission weight and the original setting of the torsion bars.
I could use more details and maybe some pictures to help in this area.
(I want to make sure I have all the tools I need and better understand what I have to do.
Or to know that someone will at least stop by with the special tools needed to handle that and/or they might also lend a hand.)
BTW - I did look at the ReadyBrake system. It will not work for this situation.
There is no MC or bracket system in the coach.
PO took the MC, its bracket system and the dash apart. I hope to find it in the garage.
Plus I do not know what shape the brake lines are in from the MC to the rear of the coach or what shape the rear brakes are in.
My Tow-bar is made just for Ultravans and I will tie into the front brakes – without – the MC.
Tony
I've never worked on a Toronado front suspension.
I know the torsion bar is under extreme tension/load.
However, I do not fully understand what I will need to do, to release the tension safely.
And I must say I completely forgot that the coach will sit much higher or even bounce harder due to the stiffness of the rear suspension from the missing engine and transmission weight and the original setting of the torsion bars.
I could use more details and maybe some pictures to help in this area.
(I want to make sure I have all the tools I need and better understand what I have to do.
Or to know that someone will at least stop by with the special tools needed to handle that and/or they might also lend a hand.)
BTW - I did look at the ReadyBrake system. It will not work for this situation.
There is no MC or bracket system in the coach.
PO took the MC, its bracket system and the dash apart. I hope to find it in the garage.
Plus I do not know what shape the brake lines are in from the MC to the rear of the coach or what shape the rear brakes are in.
My Tow-bar is made just for Ultravans and I will tie into the front brakes – without – the MC.
Tony
