 |
02-09-2009, 11:53 AM
|
#1
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
|
First pictures
Pictures on the Shackle and MOR/ryde job.
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 12:35 PM
|
#2
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
|
Stiles, I know my fix (installing the MorRyde IS system) was costly, BUT, I am glad I, at least, did something to preclude this. Glad you found the problem while static and not due to an accident.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 12:35 PM
|
#3
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
|
Stiles,
Thanks for posting pictures. I didn't see any safety supports under the trailer. I assume I'm simply not seeing them. And it looks as if the brake wires are really being stretched in that picture at the end. I think you said you were going to do a brake job as well as repack the bearings so I'm sure you'll check everything carefully.
It is disappointing to see that Keystone is still using the inferior shackles. They simply wear out too soon.
I'm sure glad you decided to do this job when you did. Otherwise you'd have been on the side of the road somewhere!
Dennis
On Edit: I looked at the pictures again and saw at least one support. Nice looking support.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 12:54 PM
|
#4
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posts: 1,303
M.O.C. #6263
|
Stiles looks similar to my version of junk removed and slowly coming together with one less worry.
Your de-lamination issue will be considered behind you or are periodic inspections in-order?
I like the Jack-stand under the frame...verses my 6x6 custom cut to provide fore and aft frame support.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 01:16 PM
|
#5
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canon City
Posts: 1,340
M.O.C. #7919
|
Stiles,
Thank you for the photos. They helped me us understand what to look for. JB
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 03:33 PM
|
#6
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
|
The failures are not unique to Keystone. Most Manufacturers who use MOR/ryde (RE) as standard are put together the same way with basically the same components. You can be assured that I have had significant conversation with the MOR/ryde Technical Department.
As to the Rubber Spring failure, delamination can occur on the (IS) unit as well as the (RE) unit. Delamination has nothing to do with the shackles or bolts. However, I theorize that the spring bracket failed as a result of the delamination. If not it must have been a faulty weld job.
I have 2/3 of the brake shoe left, so I am good for at least another 10,000 on them. The inspection revealed that the wheel bearings were well lubricated with wheels spinning free and easy.
|
|
|
|
|
02-09-2009, 04:36 PM
|
#7
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Osmond
Posts: 673
M.O.C. #3160
|
stiles watson
Thanks for the pic's. It's hard to believe that, on a new 08 rig it can have that bad of a problem. How many miles are on your rig?
__________________
LARRY & LAVONNE HUMMEL
2018 3811MS
|
|
|
|
|
02-10-2009, 12:56 AM
|
#8
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 2,707
M.O.C. #7992
|
Stiles,
Thanks for the heads up to this problem and the pictures. Looks like one more thing to check.
__________________
2006 3000RK
2009 Ram 2500
|
|
|
|
|
02-10-2009, 01:54 AM
|
#9
|
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
|
Stiles, thanks for the pictures. You did a great job.
__________________
Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
