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reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

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davida
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reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

Post by davida »

This is a followup after seven months of driving on torsalastic springs that had the arms reindexed on the splines.  There is a reference to this in the post in the eagle tech forum:
https://eagles-international.net/forums ... 283d8ff623
However, I want to move this to the technical archives if it is ok, Jim.
I now have posted a video to youtube. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZT11g1ZVWU 
I did this work in March and have driven the coach 7300 miles since completed.  I am pleased to post that all my height measurements have held, making my work a success.  
Any comments or questions, post them here so it will remain for others in the future.
David
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rusty
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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

Post by rusty »

Thank you for posting your reindexing project. I am sure it will help someone down the road. It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife at Branson
Wayne
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Panton
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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

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Well done. I will be bookmarking this for future reference. Thank you
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davida
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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

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I just noticed that the scene of the rear end removal from under the coach was posted twice.  Sorry about that.  Bad editing on my part.
David
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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

Post by DoubleEagle »

David, I would not worry about double posting, your video is a very valuable resource for anyone going through the same process. It's also a nice way to replace the entire rear end, if that were necessary.
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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

Post by Jim H »

Excellent work David!  Hey, watching the video and remembering how heavy the springs are made my back hurt. LOL

 
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davida
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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

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December 27, 2022.  Wow, only 75 views on youtube.  I figured there would be more interest in this.  Is there anyone that could post the youtube link on Facebook.  I don't use facebook.

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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

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It has been 2 years and about 13,000 miles, and the coach is still riding within 1/2" of the March 2022 setting.  It's nice when experiments work. :)  Has anyone else out there attempted this?

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Re: reindexing the adjustment arms on the splines of a torsalastic spring

Post by goldeneagle »

So far mine is holding David. Fine tuned it a little after that cold weather a couple of months ago .
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