GMC is leaning a bit [message #227367] |
Mon, 28 October 2013 12:13 |
tgeiger
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Just has taken a trip fishing and had a friend of mine following me in his car. He was saying the motorhome looked like it was leaning towards the passenger side. I've installed new suspension pillows and new shocks. I believe the suspension system is getting it level, but maybe not. I've purchased a new leveling arm for that side to see if that corrects this problem. Is there anything else I need to consider?
Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
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Re: GMC is leaning a bit [message #227384 is a reply to message #227379] |
Mon, 28 October 2013 13:55 |
jim kanomata
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The height controller should work to keep it level if put on auto.
What year is your coach.
There might be a leak.
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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Re: GMC is leaning a bit [message #227425 is a reply to message #227367] |
Mon, 28 October 2013 17:20 |
C Boyd
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Sir: the leveling valve is adjustable. The nut that holds the arm to the valve covers a slotted hole. moving the arm up raised the coach. Adjust a little at a time and wait as there is about a 20 sec delay.
tgeiger wrote on Mon, 28 October 2013 13:13 | Just has taken a trip fishing and had a friend of mine following me in his car. He was saying the motorhome looked like it was leaning towards the passenger side. I've installed new suspension pillows and new shocks. I believe the suspension system is getting it level, but maybe not. I've purchased a new leveling arm for that side to see if that corrects this problem. Is there anything else I need to consider?
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C. Boyd
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East Tennessee
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Re: GMC is leaning a bit [message #227446 is a reply to message #227367] |
Mon, 28 October 2013 18:57 |
tgeiger
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LOL...I didn't have anyone but me in the motorhome, but I have been putting on some pounds lately.
I will check the ride height, if that is low, then I'll look at adjusting the nut. Thanks guys.
Sorry, my GMC is a 76 Eleganza II.
Tom Geiger
76 Eleganza II
KCMO
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Re: GMC is leaning a bit [message #227450 is a reply to message #227367] |
Mon, 28 October 2013 19:11 |
JohnL455
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Go cut a wood dowel to exactly 11 11/16" long and you now have a rear ride height measuring tool. Mine lives under the drivers seat in the compartment. Use to measure when parked on a flat surface from the ground to the top of the frame slot behind the passenger side rear wheel. The drivers side is blocked by the gennerator. I get the drivers side correct by makeing the back bumper level L to R. I have a flat smooth concrete area to measure on. Most have gone to the improved type adjusters on the height valves which are fittings on threaded rod with jam nuts. You can get it set up so the auto level is then calibrated.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Re: GMC is leaning a bit [message #227513 is a reply to message #227367] |
Mon, 28 October 2013 23:22 |
Andrew
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tgeiger wrote on Mon, 28 October 2013 13:13 | Just has taken a trip fishing and had a friend of mine following me in his car. He was saying the motorhome looked like it was leaning towards the passenger side. I've installed new suspension pillows and new shocks. I believe the suspension system is getting it level, but maybe not. I've purchased a new leveling arm for that side to see if that corrects this problem. Is there anything else I need to consider?
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Not sure if it'd be noticeable to the chase car, but don't forget to check the front suspension leveling via torsion bars while you're making the rounds. Maintenance Manual has all the measurements.
1973 Sequoia 260 (since 2011)
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