Missing bolt on rear suspension on new Class A
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โMay-07-2018 08:49 AM
The top bolt was missing and the bottom bolt was barely hanging on. The metal bracket is bent and won't line up with the bolt holes. I only have 4500 miles on the motorhome. Have no idea how long it's been like this but now I need to get it fixed before our next trip.
Anyone every seen this happen before? This is on a 2017 F53 chassis.
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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โMay-10-2018 06:37 AM
keep an eye on those bolts and while you are at it, get the poly bushings, the original ford bushings on my 09 disintegrated. There is a great thread on the bushings somewhere and a member supplys them for a reasonable price.
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โMay-08-2018 02:00 PM
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โMay-08-2018 06:11 AM
MetalGator wrote:
I don't know much about suspension but what kind of damage could this have cause it not addressed?
Burch
Since it was still held by the end links on both sides and the axle attachment on one side, I suspect unless something else failed you would have some noise and extra sway (side to side motion).
Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'FDDS
Ex: 1997 Safari 35'
Ex: 1993 Foretravel U240
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โMay-08-2018 05:58 AM
I did Google this issue and it does look like this is a fairly common issue with the F53. I see posts going back to 2010-2011 models where this has happened. You would think Ford would have addressed this by now. I am just thankful I saw this before our 9 day trip next week.
I don't know much about suspension but what kind of damage could this have cause it not addressed?
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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โMay-07-2018 06:38 PM
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โMay-07-2018 01:26 PM
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โMay-07-2018 01:05 PM
cross21114 wrote:
Nice father-in-law to have around!
He is retired and has always been a handyman which is handy for us working folks! ๐
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โMay-07-2018 12:08 PM
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โMay-07-2018 11:16 AM
Burch
3 fur kids (Monty, ZuZu and Pinto)
Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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โMay-07-2018 10:37 AM
While your under there you may as well do the CHF - Cheap Hanedling Fix too. Do a search for it or entertain your self for hours here. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f23/cheap-handling-fix-72335.html
For me it was easier to do backing off the sway bar bolts a few turns, and since Ford did that for you you get to save a step.
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โMay-07-2018 09:31 AM
donn0128 wrote:
Probably faster and easier to simply go buy a new bolt and,nut. Then bend the bracket back into place and bolt it back up. Should take maybe 30 minutes of time vs an hour deiving to, waiting, driving home, driving an hour back, waiting a couple hours for some teeniebooper to screw it back. Then driving back home and wind up fixing it right yourself.
I wasn't able to bend the bracket back into shape. It's very thick. I could probably take it to a welding shop and have them heat it but I am just going to get a new one from Ford. I called the parts department and they have them in stock. My father in law is going to run up to Tampa and pick it up for me. I didn't want to try and drive the motorhome this way to get it fixed under warranty. The part is only $18. Just still surprised with so few miles that this happened.
Burch
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Rainbow bridge (Murphy, Petie, Lola)
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โMay-07-2018 09:31 AM
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โMay-07-2018 09:21 AM
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โMay-07-2018 08:54 AM
So, I would shoot that picture to the coach maker to see if that is a Ford OE bar or one they fit.
Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'FDDS
Ex: 1997 Safari 35'
Ex: 1993 Foretravel U240
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