Re: Driving an LD Reply #25 – August 23, 2023, 06:24:50 pm Quote from: Joansie - August 14, 2023, 11:05:07 pmOkay, he says it is not shaking we are just getting pushed he said. We will adjust the pressures. Thanks for the feedback to all. <smile> I tell my wife it's physics. A 40-ton object will push a 7-ton object when passing it. A heavy-duty truck front end is in the area of 180 plus sq feet. 40 tons is the maximum weight of most heavy trucks on the road today. There are exceptions but you'll know them when you see them. Our LD max weight should be just under 7 tons. If you are higher than that you have other major problems that will need to be addressed.glenglen 1 Likes
Re: Driving an LD Reply #26 – August 24, 2023, 09:08:42 pm We looked underneath and noticed the ball joints look old, the steering box is rusty and probably the original, we foolishly had only one tie rod replaced and should have done both at the same time (when we were on the road). And we noticed fluid leaks from the interior of the pax dual tires and signs on the exterior we have an issue. So, we will take it to the shop next month and have the rear tire leak checked and air adjusted etc. Hopefully that will solve the white knuckle stressful driving my partner encountered.
Re: Driving an LD Reply #27 – August 25, 2023, 02:16:02 pm If you don't overload your LD it will drive great! Cram 15,000 pounds in every nook and cranny and it won't!We travelled 139,000+ miles in 17 seasons without any problems. The Good Lord must have watched over us as we didn't have a flat in all those miles. We did have a tire problem (belts slipped on the fronts due to bad manufacturing).Just don't overload it. Our 2003 MB had a max load rating of 14,400 lbs. We were very frugal with the junk we carried and though the weight went up some with the years (as mine has done), we never topped 13,200 lbs. That was with a full 60 gal. for dry camping needs. Leave the extra junk at home! 3 Likes
Re: Driving an LD Reply #28 – October 02, 2023, 12:46:26 am Update: air has been reversed with 66 psi in front and 76 psi in the rear. We also had the tie rod replaced (had the other one done in July on the road). LD drives better and it is relaxing to drive. The shop mentioned the rear leaf springs were level and the stiffener bar in the rear end needs replacing. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Has anyone replaced those? We have 206,579 miles.
Re: Driving an LD Reply #29 – October 02, 2023, 10:46:10 am A “stiffing bar?” They may be referring to a sway bar. Some of the earlier sway bars seem somewhat weak as compared to aftermarket sway bars. Margee and I replaced both front and rear sway bars which we believe improved the handling on our 2009 MB. We used Hellwig sway bars which have received favorable reviews. Hellwig Products Sway Bars - Hellwig ProductsMargee and I were in our 70’s when we upgraded our sway bars. We had to crawl underneath which was a tight fit and it took both of us to do it. There’s probably an easier way to do this job but we worked with what we had. Hope this helps. 2 Likes
Re: Driving an LD Reply #30 – October 02, 2023, 12:17:27 pm Quote from: Joansie - October 02, 2023, 12:46:26 am The shop mentioned the rear leaf springs were level and the stiffener bar in the rear end needs replacing. Does anyone know what I am talking about? Has anyone replaced those? We have 206,579 miles.The rear sway bar may have worn bushings that need replacing. Sway bars rarely wear out, usually breaking instead.The front sway bar bushings also wear out at fairly low miles.Is the rear end sitting low? If not, the rear springs are probably fine except for the bushings at each end of the leaf springs, and the leaf spring pads. all normal wear items. Do check for broken individual leaves in the leaf springs.The rear spring shackles also wear out.Unless the coach has been well maintained and worn items or components replaced as needed, many parts are likely to have significant wear. I don't remember seeing an LD with so many miles, you are in new territory for us.Larry 1 Likes
Re: Driving an LD Reply #31 – October 03, 2023, 10:21:46 am Quote from: Joansie - October 02, 2023, 12:46:26 amThe shop mentioned the rear leaf springs were level I had the Hendersons take a look and a test drive of my 2021RB at an FMCA convention. They also mentioned something about the leaf springs being flat. Maybe it's a normal condition for LD's? 2 Likes
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