| My Bean Station report! [message #124558] |
Wed, 04 May 2011 10:48  |
thorndike
Messages: 406
Registered: January 2011
Location: Conifer, Colorado
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First, a big Thank You to everyone that helped me over the weekend. I couldn't have done it without Hubert, Chuck, Mark, Ken, Tom, etc. The help I received in doing the work was as invaluable as the knowledge I gained on how these systems work.
For those that are wondering, the steering is 1000% better than it was. I was astounded at how much more relaxed I was at the wheel on the way home than I was driving down. There is still a 'little' play in the wheel, but not much. I was able to set the cruise control at 60-65 without any concerns. It was wonderful. I was also ecstatic that the squeaking from the front end was gone. I guess replacing brake pads that were worn down to the rivets will do that! I am happy to say that I am excited again to be working on the GMC. Thanks to you all.
The improved steering did allow me to pay more attention to how the rest of the vehicle was working. I have been told that many drivers equate driving their GMC to driving a large mini-van. Unfortunately, my ride was a whole lot rougher in my GMC than in MY mini-van. There were several things I noticed on the way. First there was a bit of left to right swaying in the body. The coach ran straight, but I always felt left/right movement in the cab. Second, at one point route 81 was taking a long sweeping left hand turn as it crossed over an overpass intersecting it at an angle with a slight elevation in the joint. This created a situation where each wheel crossed over the joint at a different time. The front left wheel hit first, then the front right, then the back left and right. By the time all four wheels had crossed over the joint, my GPS had fallen, my drink bottle (luckily it was closed) had fallen off the table and other items in the front had been scattered around. The ride over that joint felt as if there was no suspension involved and all four wheels were directly connected to the frame.
I was not able to get the coach weighed and adjusted at Bean Station so I was wondering if that might account for this. Any thoughts?
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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