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Tim (Timkar)
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Username: Timkar
Post Number: 61
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 24.64.223.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 7:51 pm: | |
I have just brought my Eagle 5 with air assist steering home. Works fine at low speed, but get up over 30mph and it seems very "choppy" when turning. I have the brochure from the previous owner stating it is an "Air-O-Matic" unit from Sycon corporation. Anyone familiar with these or have a troubleshooting guide?
TIA |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 407
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 71.58.126.56
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 10:36 pm: | |
As with all steering systems, you will need to go over all the steering components and remove any slop or play, as air assist steering has to have a little play in the assist sensing unit to apply the power assist.Check king pins, tie rod ends, steering box for play, including the shaft that the pittman arm is attached to, for bushing wear, drag link ends, and u=joints in the drive shaft from steering column to steering box. After that is checked and corrected, you need some positive caster in the alignment setting to stop wandering. |
larry currier (Larryc)
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Username: Larryc
Post Number: 25
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 207.200.116.13
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 10:49 pm: | |
Check, Tires, Tie rod ends, Toe, A frame bushings, Steer assist mounts, Loose drag link, Rusted out steer box mount, wheel bearings, castor/camber shim packs, Torsion bar end mounts, bent wheel. |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 669
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 64.136.49.228
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 10:54 pm: | |
he's talking about the sensation he is getting from the steering wheel,when the air assist engages,air assist doesn't work going straight down the hiway |
Douglas Wotring (Tekebird)
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Username: Tekebird
Post Number: 98
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 71.59.75.212
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, February 11, 2007 - 11:01 pm: | |
check the adjustment on the torsilastics. |
Hans (Buellhans)
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Username: Buellhans
Post Number: 15
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 205.250.41.167
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 12:55 am: | |
dump the air assit and get an itegeral power steering box and the rest . Check the toe you might find its toed in or is that toad in ,croak croak |
Richard Bowyer (Drivingmisslazy)
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Username: Drivingmisslazy
Post Number: 1825
Registered: 1-2001
Posted From: 75.108.87.29
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 9:06 am: | |
First, replace the shocks with a set of good air adjustable ones. Makes a world of difference and gets rid of the porpoising.
Richard |
Bob greenwood (Bob_greenwood)
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Username: Bob_greenwood
Post Number: 672
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 64.136.49.228
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 9:42 am: | |
nobody is paying attention to his question, there should be an adjustment that lets you steer a little longer,before the air assist cuts in,...it takes a certain amout of steering wheel pressure to activate the air-o-matic, |
Tim (Timkar)
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Username: Timkar
Post Number: 62
Registered: 10-2004
Posted From: 24.64.223.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, February 12, 2007 - 10:10 pm: | |
Thanks Bob...Info you mentioned is what I am looking for |