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Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115560] Fri, 18 February 2011 17:10 Go to next message
thorndike is currently offline  thorndike   United States
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Well, the investigation of my coach continues! While changing the oil today, I discovered that the right side bushing for the front stabilizer bar was completely missing!

That might have added to my steering issues.

My questions are:

What bushings should I order (CAN I order?) Are they the same as the Toronado? Are there equivalent bushings available?

Second, As the end of the stabilizer bar is wider than the bar itself, I assume that these bushings don't have to slide over the end of the bar to their location under the bracket. Are these bushings split so that they can be fitted over the bar in place?

Bob


Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado
Re: Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115562 is a reply to message #115560] Fri, 18 February 2011 17:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GeorgeRud is currently offline  GeorgeRud   United States
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JimK @ AppliedGMC carries the bushings. As far as I remember, they are split so they easily slip over the bar.

George Rudawsky
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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115564 is a reply to message #115560] Fri, 18 February 2011 17:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
KRDietz is currently offline  KRDietz   United States
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Go here...
http://www.suspension.com/s.b.bushings.htm

...cursor down a bit, and buy a pair of "grease-able" bushings that fit
your swaybar. I forget the size but easy to measure what you have.

Kelvin

> Well, the investigation of my coach continues! While changing the oil today, I discovered that the right side bushing for the front stabilizer bar was completely missing!
>
> That might have added to my steering issues.
>
> My questions are:
>
> What bushings should I order (CAN I order?) Are they the same as the Toronado? Are there equivalent bushings available?
>
> Second, As the end of the stabilizer bar is wider than the bar itself, I assume that these bushings don't have to slide over the end of the bar to their location under the bracket. Are these bushings split so that they can be fitted over the bar in place?
>
> Bob

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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115568 is a reply to message #115564] Fri, 18 February 2011 17:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
thorndike is currently offline  thorndike   United States
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Have I ever mentioned how amazing the depth of knowledge and the willingness to give it away IS on this site?

Too bad I won't be able to get them in time for installation this weekend. This 3-day weekend would have been perfect!

Bob


Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado
Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115574 is a reply to message #115568] Fri, 18 February 2011 17:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Robert

Go to Autozone -- they did stock them locally.

Dennis

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On Feb 18, 2011, at 5:39 PM, Robert Peesel <thorndike@pldsllc.com> wrote:

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>
> Have I ever mentioned how amazing the depth of knowledge and the willingness to give it away IS on this site?
>
> Too bad I won't be able to get them in time for installation this weekend. This 3-day weekend would have been perfect!
>
> Bob
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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115576 is a reply to message #115564] Fri, 18 February 2011 17:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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If you want the correct parts without guessing you can go to our site
as we supply only GMC MH parts and know what you need.







On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 3:18 PM, KRDietz <krdietz@gmail.com> wrote:
> Go here...
> http://www.suspension.com/s.b.bushings.htm
>
> ...cursor down a bit, and buy a pair of "grease-able" bushings that fit
> your swaybar.  I forget the size but easy to measure what you have.
>
> Kelvin
>
>> Well, the investigation of my coach continues!  While changing the oil today, I discovered that the right side bushing for the front stabilizer bar was completely missing!
>>
>> That might have added to my steering issues.
>>
>> My questions are:
>>
>> What bushings should I order (CAN I order?)  Are they the same as the Toronado?  Are there equivalent bushings available?
>>
>> Second, As the end of the stabilizer bar is wider than the bar itself, I assume that these bushings don't have to slide over the end of the bar to their location under the bracket.  Are these bushings split so that they can be fitted over the bar in place?
>>
>> Bob
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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115581 is a reply to message #115576] Fri, 18 February 2011 19:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I like the idea of the bushings with the grease fittings, but is that overkill? Would it make any difference?

Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado
Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115582 is a reply to message #115581] Fri, 18 February 2011 19:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You should go to Jim Kanamota and all your problems will be solved; do this for all your needs and sleep better.

geo groth '73 260 Sequoia Carson City Nevada 89703
Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115583 is a reply to message #115581] Fri, 18 February 2011 19:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The grease fitting is there for the guys that go off road where the
shafts rotate more than 20degree.
We supply them that way as they are the most sturdiest.




On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 5:09 PM, Robert Peesel <thorndike@pldsllc.com> wrote:
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> I like the idea of the bushings with the grease fittings, but is that overkill?  Would it make any difference?
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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115584 is a reply to message #115583] Fri, 18 February 2011 19:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I just placed my order Jim!

Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado
Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115623 is a reply to message #115582] Fri, 18 February 2011 21:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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George,
I appreciate your trust in us.
Thank you.
Robert,
Your order will ship Monday.

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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115650 is a reply to message #115574] Sat, 19 February 2011 01:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I also have seen them in AutoZone. I have not noticed recently if they are still a stock item.

Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115687 is a reply to message #115650] Sat, 19 February 2011 12:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ken,
We received the order, it will ship our Monday to him.
We have the correct size,etc.





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Re: [GMCnet] Stabilizer bar bushings [message #115774 is a reply to message #115687] Sun, 20 February 2011 00:32 Go to previous message
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That is fine with me. He will get the correct parts the first time this way. I gave him AutoZone as a source because he wanted it this weekend.

It looks like I should be out there to visit you in a couple of weeks.


Ken Burton - N9KB
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