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| Re: [GMCnet] Life Is Good [message #114720 is a reply to message #114711] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 10:23   |
jimk
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Dan,
Keep in mind that we pull the True track off the coach as we have not
yet finalized the unit to work with the reaction arm kit.
Get us some feedback on that.
On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> 350 miles out of Jim's and all is good. The coach rides and handles great. It did before I got there so I told them it better be as good when I leave. It is. Alonzo is good. I really appreciate him listening to my concerns all week. He told me one of the hardest parts of the reaction arm is drilling the 4 holes through the frames. When I hit the brakes a little hard the rear end squats, not bad, but one notices it. I can now ride the bumpers of those old people that pull out in front of me. :lol:
> Over the Grapevine's hardest climb at 50 and big ole 2 on my Vacuum gauge. I refuse to put the pedal to the floor. I did not tow the car over that thing and would advize anyone else to unhook 3,000 pounds before going over it heading south.
> That's it. We are in Palmdale for the night. Check the blog for the entire story from today. Part of it was a bit hairy.
> danandteri.blogspot.com
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| alignment [message #114722 is a reply to message #114720] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 10:44 |
bukzin
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Dan,
Did you say you got the coach aligned in Vacaville?
How did that work out?
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Life Is Good [message #114724 is a reply to message #114720] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 11:50 |
Sandra Price
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Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, Dan and Teri. I enjoyed
reading your blog and envy you being "on the road again".
Sandra
On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>wrote:
> Dan,
> Keep in mind that we pull the True track off the coach as we have not
> yet finalized the unit to work with the reaction arm kit.
> Get us some feedback on that.
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> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > 350 miles out of Jim's and all is good. The coach rides and handles
> great. It did before I got there so I told them it better be as good when I
> leave. It is. Alonzo is good. I really appreciate him listening to my
> concerns all week. He told me one of the hardest parts of the reaction arm
> is drilling the 4 holes through the frames. When I hit the brakes a little
> hard the rear end squats, not bad, but one notices it. I can now ride the
> bumpers of those old people that pull out in front of me. :lol:
> > Over the Grapevine's hardest climb at 50 and big ole 2 on my Vacuum
> gauge. I refuse to put the pedal to the floor. I did not tow the car over
> that thing and would advize anyone else to unhook 3,000 pounds before going
> over it heading south.
> > That's it. We are in Palmdale for the night. Check the blog for the
> entire story from today. Part of it was a bit hairy.
> > danandteri.blogspot.com
> > Dan
> > --
> > Dan & Teri Gregg
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> > http://danandteri.blogspot.com/
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| Re: Life Is Good [message #114726 is a reply to message #114711] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 13:49 |
JohnL455
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Don't leave us hanging.... You got the Hubler front end IIRC? Dan do tell us more about it when you get a chance.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Life Is Good [message #114727 is a reply to message #114726] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 13:57 |
Carl S.
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| JohnL455 wrote on Thu, 10 February 2011 12:49 |
Don't leave us hanging.... You got the Hubler front end IIRC? Dan do tell us more about it when you get a chance.
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Don't worry john...he will. Dan is a rolling advertisement for all the stuff he has on that coach! 
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Life Is Good [message #114729 is a reply to message #114727] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 15:24 |
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John, I bought the Hubler because it was available and is new. I can get parts and fix it, if a bearing goes out, myself. I did not buy it for any improvement in my driveablity. They had my coach already driving as good or better than a new one when I left Applied GMC in 08. I had 30k on my bearings. It was time to check them. I had the zerks so twice in 30,000 miles I shot 2 squirts of grease in them. They were still tight when the guys pulled them off. I did not need a Hubler, I wanted a Hubler. The coach drives fine with the new frontend. The front wheels are now even with the back ones so ruts really are no longer noticed. I have not towed the car yet but will tomorrow or Sunday and I can tell you more then. Now, I have 2 dodge wheels, like Carl's, that will go on the market. Don't need them now so will get them out of my basement. I had planned to put them on front to offset the front to match the back.
Dan
3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers
One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm
355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng.
Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System
Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows
Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
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| Re: Life Is Good [message #114738 is a reply to message #114711] |
Thu, 10 February 2011 19:42 |
JohnL455
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Thanks for the front end info Dan. It seems like the way to go for the future and parts availablity, not to mention the robust components and the sound way to widen the track from an engineering perspective.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Life Is Good [message #114752 is a reply to message #114742] |
Fri, 11 February 2011 09:57 |
Carl S.
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| WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 10 February 2011 20:58 |
John, if you saw the blog I had a picture of old bearing and the new. The new one looks massive compared to the Toronado bearing.
I felt this to be the best way to go with our coach. Many of the GMCers are real mechanics and don't mind messing with the old bearings. I am not a real mechanic. I can change the new bearings though if I have to. This is what will work for us.
Dan
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Dan,
My 2000 1-ton Dodge Chassis/Cab has that same type of sealed, unitized bearing on the front axle:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37694&title=dune-trip-camp-2010&cat=5523
It weighs about 10,000 lbs and has over 90,000 miles on it. I check them frequently, but have never had any kind of problem with those bearings. They will last a looong time on your GMC.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Life Is Good [message #114865 is a reply to message #114711] |
Sun, 13 February 2011 11:20 |
Chr$
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Dan, Is Gamblers RV still open? I need a few more things from there, and Will be driving through in a week or so...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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