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Re: Road Wonder [message #110070 is a reply to message #110064] Tue, 28 December 2010 23:38 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Mr.RadioActive wrote on Tue, 28 December 2010 20:13

I'll be glad to test that out for you and report back.
I can only go with my gut feeling it just feels like the back end is bucking like a horse.
I'll measure as you stated. But with the lower tire pressure today it just feels more like something in the rear is causing it to buck a little like a horse. I can't describe it.
I'm going to pull the rear wheels and see if I can check the bearings.
Steve F said he'd help me look at things when he heads up to the fairgrounds, its driving me nuts. But I'm sure its fixable!
I wish I has a experienced GMC owner nearby to drive it. I'm certain a person with a few miles under his belt could understand the issue more then I can describe it.


It sounds like you have something going on back there, but I'll say this anyway because it may be a small part of your problem. In mh sway problem the lowering of the pressure helped but it was the "miles under my belt" that helped even more. Mine was swaying and such to the point of hittinb he yellow AND white lines in the rear. The play in the steering wheel was causing me to overcorrect without even realizing it. Reducing the pressure helped reduce some but it was my consious effort to realize that a little movement in overcorrecting caused sway with a little delay. I've not yet had my alignment done yet but it drives true and straight now that I know how to drive it.

Carlo who drives a tight steering sportsar M-F and has to adjust his steering on the weekends for the GMC


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
 
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