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Re: [GMCnet] isolation pad installation [message #323408 is a reply to message #323393] Tue, 05 September 2017 14:39 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Tom,
Should you have the side step, be sure to loosen it as one can break the
step when lifting the body.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2017 at 9:24 AM, tom geiger wrote:

> Ok, am getting myself ready for installing the new 5/8" pads on the
> motorhome. Had a couple of questions pertaining to what I see posted as the
> procedure for it. It looks like the new pads are turned 90 degrees in
> their installation as to how the old ones seem to be on the coach, where
> the
> length of them run in the direction of the steel frame. I know it appears
> that they are installed at a 90 to allow the SS screws to be placed. Is
> this ok to install this way? Was wondering about bearing pressure per
> square inch. Length wise along the frame rail would provide more bearing
> area
> per pad. Just wondered if this was any concern. Second question is the
> replacement of the frame tie down angle in the u-bracket. I understand
> making one leg of the angle longer but I guess I don't understand how you
> get the old one out and the new one in? Is it just unbolting it and
> slipping it out from the u-bolt and then doing the reverse for the new
> angle?
>
> Thanks,
> Tom
> 76 Eleganza II
> Kansas City, Mo
>
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