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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-28-2024, 04:53 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
I was complaining about some parts issues, at the...

I was complaining about some parts issues, at the time it was a new gas filter bought at one of the parts stores. The threads on the filter were off just a bit so the flare would not fully seat. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-28-2024, 03:04 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
Thought I would start with You tube and the...

Thought I would start with You tube and the aftermarket aluminum rims as they are advertised as 28mm offset and have +28 stamped into them. I have measured these several times and keep coming up...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-27-2024, 09:20 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
I find it frustrating when people post about an...

I find it frustrating when people post about an issue and we never hear from them again so always try to keep posting to the end.

One thing that was never clear to me is the off set. ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-27-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
Have all the aftermarket aluminum wheels off the...

Have all the aftermarket aluminum wheels off the RT and the OE steel wheels installed with the 2 year old 10K Bridgestones on them. Took it on the highway for about 30 miles, night and day,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-19-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
Well it is official, after a very frustrating...

Well it is official, after a very frustrating search for OE steel wheels I managed to pick up 4 yesterday at a pick and pull for $10 each. Sounds nice but this took several weeks and a few long...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2024, 10:22 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
I do not know yet, could be the tires. I have...

I do not know yet, could be the tires. I have read several reports that claimed changing tires was the solution, not one post on the wheels being the issue. Trying to figure best way to do this and ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-28-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
And now for more of the story. I purchased 4...

And now for more of the story.

I purchased 4 supposdly oe steel rims from a salvage yard, they say from a 98 Savana 3500 but I did not see wheels on vehicle. The looked like the right rims and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-16-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
Thanks, but only on windy days. I am going to try...

Thanks, but only on windy days. I am going to try different tires and rims. No difference and I have another alignment specialist to take it to.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-13-2024, 07:57 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
Was trying to figure what to try next. Van does...

Was trying to figure what to try next. Van does not wander on the streets only on highway above 55 mph. Multiple mechanics have told me front end is tight and should not be causing problems. When I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-06-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
Got out on the highway today ride is noticeably...

Got out on the highway today ride is noticeably different, less bounce when hitting bumps and less wander. But still wanders more than I care for. NOt sure what to try next?

I did measure the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-02-2024, 12:44 AM
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Posted By jjrbus
Alignment guy was fairly good, we discussed ...

Alignment guy was fairly good, we discussed adding leaves, air springs, removing and replacing all the leafs except the one attached to the frame and replacing. Replacing all the leaves except the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
The suspension person was very insistent that I...

The suspension person was very insistent that I put 10 leaf springs in, seems knowledgeable and has good reputation. Thing rides bad enough without adding 2 leafs! Plus my gross weight is 8100 lbs...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-01-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
I was just skipping through your raise and...

I was just skipping through your raise and noticed that your valves are now 8 inch off the ground. I have a 02 Express Cut Away 3500 200 Popular and hard to get a measurement at the moment but I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-16-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
84205631 leaf spring @2 281.41 ...

84205631 leaf spring @2 281.41 562.82

23286142 spring shackle @2 43.56 87.12

11612075 U bolt @4 16.04 64.16

11513937 spring bolt @4 ...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-16-2024, 06:19 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
Took a bit to figure all this out. These...

Took a bit to figure all this out. These springs are heavy! The spring is refereed to as an 8 leaf RV spring for my class B. https://i.imgur.com/xmxCkZ0l.jpg
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-06-2024, 11:19 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
GM parts giant could not verify their spring is...

GM parts giant could not verify their spring is an 8 leaf only that it fits my van. There cost for springs, bolts, u bolts shackles and such was $720.25 delivered without the tax. However the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2024, 12:15 PM
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Posted By jjrbus
Interesting and something I would never have...

Interesting and something I would never have thought of. Thank you.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-03-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
Nice calm morning so took the RT for a ride on...

Nice calm morning so took the RT for a ride on the interstate. It is fine up to about 50, 60 and 70 is the best it is ever been but I am not happy with it. Something else needs to be done. I am...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-31-2024, 09:53 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,610
Posted By jjrbus
Alignment seemed ok on streets, tried the highway...

Alignment seemed ok on streets, tried the highway and too windy to make any judgement. Guy showed me what he was doing on the alignment screen, one of the adjustments is maxed out so had to balance...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-31-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
There is a new idea!

There is a new idea!
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-31-2024, 12:47 AM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
That would be so simple, it would be the rims. ...

That would be so simple, it would be the rims. Posted a printout of my last alignment and a knowledgeable man on another forum stated that just looking at the #'s they would cause the wandering....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,610
Posted By jjrbus
I had air bags in my bus conversion and replaced...

I had air bags in my bus conversion and replaced the ones in my Toyota RV. I was dealing with ok springs, not flattened and can't help but wonder if the money and effort would be better spent on new...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
When I enter vin on another site says it fits. ...

When I enter vin on another site says it fits. https://i.imgur.com/t0JdzLFl.png
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 151
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Posted By jjrbus
They do sell bolt but GM says does not fit my...

They do sell bolt but GM says does not fit my van. https://parts.matickchevy.com/p/Chevrolet_2001_Express-3500/Leaf-Spring-Bolt/53070213/11612281.html
Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-28-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 9,610
Posted By jjrbus
Thing had me baffled, must have something to do...

Thing had me baffled, must have something to do with manufacturing, I spent long time on net looking for replacement bolt and cannot find anyplace. GM only shows a regular metric hex bolt for...
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