| How Do The Wheel Well Ts Attach At The Bottom [message #252892] |
Sun, 22 June 2014 00:52  |
glenn2726
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Hi all. Was wondering how the wheel well T's attach at the bottom to keep them secure? Am thinking about making some maybe a friend of mine that does AC ductwork would fashion me some out of sheetmetal and then I'd paint them. I haven't seen how they attach from the rear..I see the top attaches with bolts into the body. Any measurements of the Ts would also be of great help. The main thing I'm thinking of is protecting the air bags from the elements. Thanks, Glenn
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: How Do The Wheel Well Ts Attach At The Bottom [message #252897 is a reply to message #252892] |
Sun, 22 June 2014 07:29  |
kerry pinkerton
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Glenn, they attach to a piece of rubber (1/4" thick or so) which in turns bolts to the bogie mount in the center. There is a 5/16 or 3/8" bolt hole.
Applied GMC sells new Fiberglas ones. I've made some aluminum ones before for clearance for larger tires. It's not that hard but he'll have to tip the edge flanges and shrink them in order to get the correct curve.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: How Do The Wheel Well Ts Attach At The Bottom [message #252905 is a reply to message #252897] |
Sun, 22 June 2014 09:36 |
glenn2726
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Hi Kerry, thanks for the info on the Ts, I figured they had to attach to the bogie somehow..and I guess the rubber is to allow for movement. Do you attach the end at the bogie first and then the top of the T to the body panel? Anyone with pictures of the back side of the T and maybe one of it mounted? Thanks, Glenn
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: How Do The Wheel Well Ts Attach At The Bottom [message #252907 is a reply to message #252905] |
Sun, 22 June 2014 09:53 |
tphipps
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Glen, When I changed to the 4 bag system, I had to attach the bottom a little different. I picked up some about 1/4 inch thick rubber belting (for free), and cut T-shaped tongues to hold the bottom in place. Very easy to do. I think that you could also use an old piece of mud flap. The big trucks leave enough on the highway.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: How Do The Wheel Well Ts Attach At The Bottom [message #252914 is a reply to message #252907] |
Sun, 22 June 2014 10:16 |
glenn2726
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Lol..about the truckers...I guess that would save from having to dumpster dive for a piece of rubber...lol..I will look for some Ts but if I can't find any reasonable then I know my buddy and I should be able to fabricate something. My GMC never had the Ts as there are no mounting holes in the body panel above the bogies. I think they were a nice addition to these rigs and should protect the air ride system a bit. If we do make these I will make an extra in case I lose or damage one sometime..lol.. something else to store and try and find at a later date...lol Glenn
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: How Do The Wheel Well Ts Attach At The Bottom [message #252955 is a reply to message #252892] |
Sun, 22 June 2014 18:16 |
Galen
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Mine have a little metal strap instead of rubber. Same idea. Mine are the t-skirts that extend all the way around the tires, not just over the bags. Aftermarket from somewhere.
Galen Briggs
New Virginia, Iowa
1978 Palm Beach
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