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joe shelton (Littlewind) (67.241.228.33)
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I am helping to replace the rear spindles on a 4106. We plan to cut (tourch) the old ones out while the new ones are cooling in dry-ice.
Any one ever done this?
Joe 4106-2119 |
RJ Long (Rjlong) (24.127.74.29)
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Joe -
Before you do this, I suggest you call Luke at US Coach (1-888-262-2434) and find out how to do it RIGHT, so it doesn't get screwed up!
RJ
PD4106-2784
Fresno CA |
lukeatuscoach (67.235.168.10)
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Hi Joe:
You don't mention why you are replacing the rear axle tubes?????
If they must be changed, you might check in your Yellow Pages under Axle Repair.
We have a company out here (N.J.) that comes in, cuts off the tubes, bevels the stubs and welds on a beveled replacement tube END with the proper threads and sized for the wheel bearings.
I only mention this because his company is not unique but rather he & other companies all over the country have access to these replacement ends nationally.
The first time I heard of it was about 20 years ago when a customer told me about it. I had my doubts, had the guy come in & do the repair and that bus parked on our lot & operated many miles per day in charter service.
It made a believer out of me & we have had him make the same repair on many buses and never had a come-back.
In my 40 years in the business, I never tried nor have I seen the tubes replaced as you described which is probably in Da Book.
I don't know the possible pitfalls and only offer the above as a KNOWN SUCCESSFUL repair for the job you want to do.
I Hope this HELPS!!!!
And most importantly. HAPPY BUSSIN!!!!
LUKE at US COACH |
joe shelton (Littlewind) (67.241.230.175)
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That helps alot! We pulled the rear wheels cause of leaking seals. Found the RH tube had pretty big steps worn in it and the other side a little too. Already have the replacement the tubes but they can be returned. Luke's way sounds alot better. Thanks, Joe |