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09-28-2015, 06:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Arnold
Posts: 1,200
M.O.C. #2586
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U-Bolts again
After destroying a G614 (bald), I replaced the tire, then checked my U-bolt torque. All bolts, especially on the tire axle, were in ne3ed of tightening! In 2 yearsw of travel, I guess they loosened. Nee3d to check them more often.
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09-28-2015, 10:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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That is something that needs periodic checking.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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09-28-2015, 10:31 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Another reason I like my IS.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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09-28-2015, 02:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Parker
Posts: 283
M.O.C. #15881
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What is the torque amount on them?
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09-28-2015, 03:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 4,774
M.O.C. #12947
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Should be 45 to 70 ft lbs, and that is with the rig sitting normally, not raised off the ground. The u-bolt nuts with the underslung axles must be torqued when the springs are flexed to their normal travel curve.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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09-28-2015, 04:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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See, you should have done that while at gouldings instead of yakking with me. Actually it is hard to say what we should check given the beating we put these things through. Two highlights after leaving campground for me, 1- on way through kayenta right beside road in front of police station was a wild horse munching on some green grass, 2- a bit after turning onto 89 saw some wild horses walking together with a coyote in the lead by about 30' that looked back at the horses a couple of times. John
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2012 F350 6.7 L dually, 2013 3800RE with 6 pt leveling, Sumitomo 17.5" load range h tires, Samsung 18 cu ft residential fridge, 8k Morryde I.S. with disc brakes. Full timing since 2012.
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