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Bolt tightening - revisiting an old topic
Hi Everyone,

I am reviving this thread - specifically the comments about bolt tightening under the rig that Larry and a few others have commented on.  I am in the middle of this today in preparation for summer, and I recommend it.  A few comments and questions:

1. Wearing a head lamp makes it pretty easy to find the bolts - so far I have found about 6 per side.  I found 1 nut missing, and most needing 1/4 to 1/2 turn.  Not bad considering ours is a '94 and took a beating when we went to the arctic circle a few years ago!

2.  14mm deep socket works.

3. Since you're under the rig, it's a great time to inspect and tighten everything you can.  I so far have found some missing screws that hold running board up and some exposed wood that may need to be replaced or at least recovered with some type of sealant - any suggestions?

4.  I also see several sets - at least four per side, of what I will call "chassis bushings" between the house and the frame. These large bushings are about the size of a hockey puck  and in various states of compression.  So far they don't appear cracked.  Any thoughts on how compressed they should be/appear - or in general? 

Thanks in advance for any tips!  We plan on camping at the Astoria seafood and wine festival in a few weeks - stop by and say hello if you are there ;-)

Pete

Pete
1994 RB
Re: Bolt tightening - revisiting an old topic
Reply #1 –
[split this post off a 4 year old Archive topic - best to keep that simply an Archive and start new discussion in a regular board - Michelle]
 
Re: Bolt tightening - revisiting an old topic
Reply #2 –
Exposed wood, I covered under side exposed wood with aerosol cans of automotive undercoat.  The only thing better would be to scrape, sand, prime, enamel, then under coat.
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath