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fcooper
Oct 31, 2015Explorer
Since I've seen a coach like yours on a Freightliner chassis, I have assumed that your coach is also on a Freightliner chassis. The
Freightliner chassis should handle well. It already has front and rear track bars to prevent axle movement. It also has fairly good sway bars.
I'd check for worn or missing bushings on the track bars and the sway bars. Also check the front end for worn components. Check the steering gear box for excessive play (usually adjustable). I removed a lot of excess play from my steering gear box.
The Freightliner bell crank sometimes develops binding, causing a problem with smooth steering. The link below is for the super steer replacement bell crank that has a good reputation. (I still have the original bell crank so I have not experienced this problem).
replacement bell crank source
If you're experiencing "rut tracking", a good steering stabilizer will help. I have the steer safe. It eliminated the rut tracking, but I've noticed no other improvements.
Also, read the third post in the thread linked below for good info on getting a correct front end alignment.
front end alignment thread
Fred
Freightliner chassis should handle well. It already has front and rear track bars to prevent axle movement. It also has fairly good sway bars.
I'd check for worn or missing bushings on the track bars and the sway bars. Also check the front end for worn components. Check the steering gear box for excessive play (usually adjustable). I removed a lot of excess play from my steering gear box.
The Freightliner bell crank sometimes develops binding, causing a problem with smooth steering. The link below is for the super steer replacement bell crank that has a good reputation. (I still have the original bell crank so I have not experienced this problem).
replacement bell crank source
If you're experiencing "rut tracking", a good steering stabilizer will help. I have the steer safe. It eliminated the rut tracking, but I've noticed no other improvements.
Also, read the third post in the thread linked below for good info on getting a correct front end alignment.
front end alignment thread
Fred
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