| Re: [GMCnet] 1 Ton Conversion Question [message #362465 is a reply to message #362464] |
Sun, 21 February 2021 17:19   |
James Hupy
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Registered: May 2010
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I have installed too many 1 ton conversions to remember how many. Both the
Huber version, as well as Manny T's. So far, I have had one known failure
that I am aware of. It was a recent install, and it was a torsion bar
socket failure. A faulty weld that allowed the torsion bar to unwind. It
was a Manny T conversion, but it could have just as well been a Hubler..
Not a nickle's worth of difference between the two. The bar was wound up to
the end of the adjustment threads. The lower control arm was promptly
replaced under warranty, and new 19% stronger torsion bars were installed.
Better than originally fitted. One big advantage of the 1 ton, is the
bigger brakes. All new bushings throughout are also a big plus.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Sun, Feb 21, 2021, 12:24 PM Bruce Hislop via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> I've had my one-ton for about 10 years now. I really like the superior
> braking power from the larger rotors and would not go back to OEM.
>
> As far as the steering geometry, I don't really notice it, its not a rally
> car! The front-end loading on the motorhome changes very little so the
> suspension does not move far from center point.
>
> Maybe someday new knuckle casting can be made with proper ball joint
> mounting points so this issue will go away.
>
> I got the JimK kit before I heard about Manny's kit. From what I gather
> and my experience, JimK's kit comes with everything you need for the
> conversation, whereas with Manny's kit you need to source your own brake
> calipers, shoes, tie-rod ends etc.
>
> Just my experience.
>
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>
> --
> Bruce Hislop
> ON Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
> My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
>
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