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| Hubler one ton front end, first trip experience [message #125063] |
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RF_Burns
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Yesterday Paula and I went for a trip upto Lake Huron, first trip longer than 3 miles at a time.
Wow! am I impressed! I can finally relax and drive with one hand, even Paula noticed how much better it handled from the passenger seat and how much calmer I was at the wheel. we never used to talk much while driving as it took alot of concentration.
My existing front end was not worn out, the only thing I had not replaced on the front end was the bearings and they had about 15K on them now.
I even let it run off the pavement onto the gravel and had not issue pulling back onto the pavement, (I have stock rear suspension).
The brakes have improved tremendously as well with the bigger rotors up front.
The Murray is finally a pleasure to drive, I'll never go back. Paula and I were able to chat and enjoy the ride.
One thing that always concerned me was the front bearings, I was always worried they would give out while on a trip. I had no confidence in them. With the one ton that worry is gone. If one does go at some point, they are readily available, bolt-on replacements.
Just my experience.
Thanks Bill Hubler for bringing the upgrade to the Community.
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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| Re: Hubler one ton front end, first trip experience [message #125095 is a reply to message #125063] |
Sun, 08 May 2011 15:45  |
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WD0AFQ
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Wow! am I impressed!
My existing front end was not worn out, the only thing I had not replaced on the front end was the bearings and they had about 15K on them now.
The brakes have improved tremendously as well with the bigger rotors up front.
The Murray is finally a pleasure to drive, I'll never go back. Paula and I were able to chat and enjoy the ride.
One thing that always concerned me was the front bearings, I was always worried they would give out while on a trip. I had no confidence in them. With the one ton that worry is gone. If one does go at some point, they are readily available, bolt-on replacements.
Just my experience.
Thanks Bill Hubler for bringing the upgrade to the Community.
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Amen brother. I had the same thing, everything had been replaced in our's too. Just getting rid of the bearing tool was a relief to me. Knowing that Teri and I can replace a bearing bought at a local parts store was worth all the money we spent. The better handling was just a bonus, when a truck blows by us.
I have met Mr. Hubler a couple of times. Ain't he a real thinker? We are fortunate to have guys among our group that can come up with this stuff so our coaches can continue rolling down the hiways for another 20-30 years.
Just wait til you get Chuck's reaction arm braking installed.
Life is good.
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: [GMCnet] Hubler one ton front end, first trip experience [message #125097 is a reply to message #125063] |
Sun, 08 May 2011 16:35 |
Steven Ferguson
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Wait'll you hang a quad bag setup on your coach. You'll be able to get up,
go get a beverage and return to your seat and the coach will still be going
straight:>)
On Sun, May 8, 2011 at 6:03 AM, Bruce Hislop <bruce@perthcomm.com> wrote:
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> Yesterday Paula and I went for a trip upto Lake Huron, first trip longer
> than 3 miles at a time.
>
> Wow! am I impressed! I can finally relax and drive with one hand, even
> Paula noticed how much better it handled from the passenger seat and how
> much calmer I was at the wheel. we never used to talk much while driving as
> it took alot of concentration.
>
> My existing front end was not worn out, the only thing I had not replaced
> on the front end was the bearings and they had about 15K on them now.
>
> I even let it run off the pavement onto the gravel and had not issue
> pulling back onto the pavement, (I have stock rear suspension).
>
> The brakes have improved tremendously as well with the bigger rotors up
> front.
>
> The Murray is finally a pleasure to drive, I'll never go back. Paula and I
> were able to chat and enjoy the ride.
>
> One thing that always concerned me was the front bearings, I was always
> worried they would give out while on a trip. I had no confidence in them.
> With the one ton that worry is gone. If one does go at some point, they
> are readily available, bolt-on replacements.
>
> Just my experience.
>
> Thanks Bill Hubler for bringing the upgrade to the Community.
>
>
> --
> Bruce Hislop,
> S. Ontario Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI and ESC.
> Hubler front end installed and WOW! !:)
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
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| Re: Hubler one ton front end, first trip experience [message #125162 is a reply to message #125063] |
Mon, 09 May 2011 06:50 |
g.winger
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LOL Steve,,,,that was good. Remember to carry a good 6 point 15mm socket for the bolts that hold on the bearing. and a 10mm for the dust shield,,,,,,,,PL
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