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EvanG
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Posted From: 12.41.210.238
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 9:27 pm: | |
Hello Everyone.
I have a 1990 Eagle Model 15. The bogie axle is in the front of the drive axle. I need to know if there is a way to add down pressure on the bogie axle. I need the bogie axle to carry more weight than it is now. The bogie axle tire seems to just touch the ground. I have replaced the tires with new tires so I don't think it is a tread depth problem. Any help that can be given would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Evan Gallant
Oklahoma. |
Kyle Pesely (Kylexisxrad)
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Username: Kylexisxrad
Post Number: 53
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 216.220.208.236
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:36 pm: | |
would maybe adjusting the bogie's torsilastic a couple turns do the trick? just an idea....
HTH......
kyle in norcal
1980 Eagle 10 #30223 |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 168
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.227.117.50
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:38 pm: | |
how long since it has been greased ? |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 169
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.227.117.50
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 10:43 pm: | |
nice people at Jefferson Bus....Ok. City
800-813-9367
they will look your torsalastic over & know about Eagles |
J.C.B. (Eagle)
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Username: Eagle
Post Number: 75
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 74.130.36.222
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 7:36 am: | |
You will have to have someone adjust both the Bogie and drive axels. This is done with scales as each is designed to carry X # of pounds each. |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
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Username: Drivingmisslazy
Post Number: 1683
Registered: 1-2001
Posted From: 75.108.82.163
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 9:20 am: | |
If you changed the bogie or drive axle tires they may not be the original size or identical size as was originally installed.
Adjusting the tension on a bogie axle is a major task. It is designed to carry about 40% of the rear weight, if I remember correctly. You must have proper scales to measure weight of bogie and drive axle. Bogie clamp bolts have to be removed, and bogie clamp removed and turned on torlastic to a different slot and then re-weighed. Not a task for someone without good jacks, scales and tools and muscle. Must find a shop that has the actual experience and tools.
In addition, all torlastics, front, drive and bogie must be checked and adjusted as necessary to obtain proper ride height, which significantly affect ride, steering, front end alignment and handling. If the bogies are not adjusted properly those tires will skid every time the brakes are applied and quickly destroy the tires.
Definitely not a task for the faint of heart. The procedure is outlined in the Eagle service manual.
Since you are in Oklahome, get thee to Jefferson in Oklahoma City sooner rather than later.
Richard
(Message edited by drivingmisslazy on September 27, 2006) |
Evan G. (Fireman10b)
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Post Number: 10
Registered: 5-2005
Posted From: 12.41.210.238
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 11:38 pm: | |
Thank you all for your help.
(Message edited by fireman10b on September 28, 2006) |
david anderson (Davidanderson)
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Username: Davidanderson
Post Number: 186
Registered: 2-2004
Posted From: 66.90.197.7
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 9:01 pm: | |
Evan,
I pulled these up from the archives.
http://www.busnut.com/bbs/messages/233/6057.html
http://www.busnut.com/bbs/messages/233/9089.html
However, if you want more info, go to the search function at the top of this board and type in "bogie" and read all the postings about it.
I've done it as you will read in the link and have had no problems since. It is a big job that will cost big $$$ if you have it done. If you have the time, the skill, and by all means, the shop manual, you can do this yourself.
After you read the posts and have any questions, come back and I'll be glad to help as much as I can.
David Anderson |