| Re: [GMCnet] Bill Hubler Heavy Duty Front End Kit [message #80689] |
Fri, 16 April 2010 00:47  |
Obegone
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Registered: February 2009
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I had JimK put a Hubler front end on mine right after the Santa Rosa GMCMI
rally in 2008.
I would do it again in a heartbeat, much better tracking, braking and the
cost was within $500 of replacing the old system. Mine is a 75 Palm Beach,
so not sure about the '73 part.
Ron
75 Palm Beach
In a message dated 4/15/2010 10:40:45 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
m000035@gmail.com writes:
Questions, mostly to Jim K, but of interst to others on the list.
jimk wrote on Thu, 15 April 2010 20:16
> On the Hubler kit , you get the wider wheel stance and a greater brake
system.
> Contrary to belief,only 60 % of the people know how to do the front
> bearing on the coach so this newer design makes it fool proof.
> The ball joint is easy to replace and you'll also have a 4-5 degree of
> caster that we all are seeking.The kit comes with a rebuilt A frame
> with reinforced torsion bar socket and new ball joints and grommets.
> In someways , the money spent is not really that much when you itemise
> everything .
I am think of completely going through the front end of one of my
coaches... what ever one I finally decide to keep. Odds are it'll be a 1973. I
like the idea of upgrading the stock system. Better brakes, wider stance and
better bearings, all seem desirable. But you have to look at the cost to
benefits ratio...
To install this kit:
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/635
Quote:
> Heavy Duty Front End Kit - (16-1000)
> Price: $2,995.00
> Bill Hubler Heavy Duty Front End Kit Bigger 12" rotors provide more
braking surface Extra heavy duty off the shelf bearing set Same tracking width
as rear wheels Features rebuilt and reinforced lower control arm with heavy
duty ball joint and a "beefed up" torsion bar socket
>
> I accept that I must return rebuildable core parts for core refund.
What parts are replaced with this kit? What parts are being reused? (and
may need to be rebuilt) What parts (cores) are needed to be returned?
Are the 1973 parts considered rebuildable cores?
Note: The page on Refurbished Control Arms - (Price: $1,049.00 for a set
of 4.) states “NO CREDIT ON CORE FOR 73 A FRAMES !!!” What
is the "core charge" (that I would forfeit) if I want to put a set on my '73?
It looks like, during a major refurbishment, a combined upgrade like the
Hubler kit, might not be THAT much more than OEM. I just do not have all
the facts... yet.
--
Mike Miller
`73 26' X Painted D.
`78 23' Birchaven
Hillsboro, OR
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