| [GMCnet] Axle and steering knuckle [message #227204] |
Sun, 27 October 2013 11:20  |
BobDunahugh
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Registered: October 2010
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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In the last few months. I've gone both ways on two different 78 Royales. One was in need of so much that putting in the one ton was the best way to go without a doubt. The other one only needed the bores for the bearings reworked. A grease fitting was installed so that the grease can be changed at 30 to 40,000 miles. I do like that feature with the original knuckle. GM missed the boat by not having a grounded finish in the bearing bore. That has been the root of the front bearing problems. After I completed the installation of the one ton unit. I drove that coach on a 250 mile trip to Wis. I'm not crazy about the A frame geometry of the one ton unit. But we were able to get the proper wheel alignment, and the coach handled very well. So I have reservations that the geometry of the A frames with the one ton is a real issue. We are fortunate to have choices. Thanks to the vendors that we have. The original unit has served us well. I think the one ton will also do the same.
Bob Dunahugh 78 RoyaleAnd 4 Yenko'sIowa
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