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gstell
Explorer
Mar 21, 2013

Equalizer leveling systems circa 2003

Has anyone replaced the equalizer leveling foot on their coach? This system was used in the Travel Supreme and I have two bad jack feet ('03 Travel Supreme - so out of warranty). Had one Foot bolt unscrew and the foot fell off - luckily I was in a campground and not on the road. Tried to reattach, and can not get it tight (the foot still wobbles). How would one hold the hydraulic tube secure (without damaging it) in order to tighten the bolt?? Have contacted equalizer and they suggested replacing the feet I have with part number 1603FW.

While on the topic, has anyone replaced the seals? I have one that has begun to leak and not sure if they need a special compression tool to install or not.

Equalizer Systems are more than willing to sell the parts, but are very "tight lipped" about the repairs. Anyone see any technical drawings on the hydraulic ram/feet??

Thanks,

Gary
Class A
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Apr 07, 2013
    Wrap a rag around the piston and hold it with you hand, then use a ½" impact wrench to loosen or tighten the bolt. The piston will turn in you hand but the impact wrench will shake the bolt loose or tight.

    Richard
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    sailor_lou
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    Regarding:

    "I plan to try and rig a stand to drop the jack on to with 4 X 6's and this will allow me to get the wrench under the jack and maybe the slight pressure on the rigged stand with keep the piston from turning."


    That was my exact thought, I'd be interested in how that works out. I'd also run a tap into the threads first to clean them out as much as possible and check to see if the bolt is bottoming out. They do move about a little, but obviously shouldn't be flopping around. Good luck.

    Lou
    05 Travel Supreme Envoy
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    plootsa
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    No leaks it didnt take much heat to melt the locktite but i dont no if i got the piston nut on real tight just snug no way to hold the nut other than a screwdriver in the fluid line fitting hole.
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    gstell
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    sailor_lou wrote:
    I have never seen any manufacturing drawing either, but after looking at the configuration I believe plootsa is on the mark. However, I would start by using a rubber strap wrench to hold the piston because even the slightest scratch or dent in the ram will cause it to leak forever. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

    Lou
    05 Travel Supreme Envoy


    Tried a rubber strap wrench, and still couldn't tighten down the bolt. I plan to try and rig a stand to drop the jack on to with 4 X 6's and this will allow me to get the wrench under the jack and maybe the slight pressure on the rigged stand with keep the piston from turning.
  • gstell's avatar
    gstell
    Explorer
    Apr 07, 2013
    @ plootsa - I assume you had a pit to drop the jacks into? I've been told not to heat the bolts unless the jack it fully extended - could damage the seal otherwise. BTW the one that I am having trouble with came unbolted by itself. Fortunately I watch my jacks go up and it dropped off right in front of me. Just can get the foot tight enough (wobbles like crazy).
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    sailor_lou
    Explorer
    Mar 24, 2013
    I have never seen any manufacturing drawing either, but after looking at the configuration I believe plootsa is on the mark. However, I would start by using a rubber strap wrench to hold the piston because even the slightest scratch or dent in the ram will cause it to leak forever. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

    Lou
    05 Travel Supreme Envoy
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    plootsa
    Explorer
    Mar 24, 2013
    yes i replaced all 4 foot pads i had to heat the center bolt to melt the locktite on the threads i used a pair of vice grips to hold the piston from turning. rubber taped the area were i used the vice grips. the big problem i ran into the one jack piston fell right out of the cylinder i had to remove the whole jack to get the net back on the top of the piston why this happened i don know

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